Jasprit Bumrah's Special Night: ICC Award Victory and Exclusive Coldplay Moments
Double Celebration: Bumrah Meets Coldplay Backstage After Winning ICC Cricketer of the Year
Key Moments:
- Backstage meeting with Coldplay at Narendra Modi Stadium
- Personal song dedication by Chris Martin
- Jersey signing and team huddle with the band
- ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year award announcement
- Test Cricketer of the Year recognition
A Night to Remember with Coldplay
India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah shared heartwarming moments from his extraordinary encounter with British rock band Coldplay at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. The special interaction, which took place during the band’s recent concert, included a personalized song dedication from lead singer Chris Martin and exclusive backstage moments.
Concert Highlights
- Special shoutout from Chris Martin during performance
- Exclusive backstage access
- Memorable jersey signing session
- Group huddle with band members
- Shared moments captured on Instagram
ICC Recognition: Double Honours
Award Achievements
- ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024
- ICC Test Cricketer of the Year
- 71 wickets in 13 Test matches
- Joins elite group of Indian winners including Dravid, Tendulkar, Ashwin, and Kohli
A Dream Come True
“When I was a youngster, I saw many of my childhood heroes winning this great award, so (I’m) very happy,” – Jasprit Bumrah on winning the ICC award.
Elite Company
Bumrah’s achievement puts him in the prestigious company of Indian cricket legends. He becomes the fifth Indian cricketer to win the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year award, following in the footsteps of Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Virat Kohli. The recognition comes after an outstanding year that saw him dominate both Test and limited-overs formats.
Global Recognition
The pace spearhead’s exceptional performance earned him the award ahead of strong contenders including Australia’s Travis Head and England’s duo of Joe Root and Harry Brook, underlining his impact on international cricket throughout 2024.