Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma: Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Year

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma and pacer Jasprit Bumrah have made it to the list of Wisden's “Five Cricketers of the Year”.

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The 2022 edition of Wisden Almanack's “Five Cricketers of the Year” also features England fast bowler Ollie Robinson.

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New Zealand opener Devon Conway and South African women’s player Dane van Niekerk are also part of the list.

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Wisden, the world’s oldest and foremost chronicler of cricket, chooses five cricketers every year since 1889.

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Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma, one of India’s finest white-ball players ever, scored 368 runs in four Tests at an average of 52.57.

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Bumrah also played a significant role in India's first win of the series during the second Test at Lord’s.

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