Who among the following Indian cricketers were named the Wisden’s cricketer of the year in the 2022 edition of the Almanack?

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1) Context: Wisden Cricketers of the Year are chosen in the Almanack for their outstanding influence and performances in the relevant qualification period. The 2022 edition reflected achievements from the preceding season.

2) Rohit Sharma (first named): Rohit’s sustained high-impact batting, consistency across limited-overs cricket and leadership contributions made him a clear candidate. His run-scoring, match-winning centuries and ability to change game momentum match the Wisden criteria of influence and excellence.

3) Jasprit Bumrah (second named): Bumrah’s role as India’s spearhead pacer, his series-defining spells, and frequent breakthroughs in crucial situations exemplify the match-winning bowling performances Wisden rewards. His consistency and ability to perform across conditions fulfilled the selection benchmarks.

4) Selection rationale: Wisden evaluates statistical output combined with the qualitative impact on matches and series. Rohit’s prolific batting and leadership plus Bumrah’s wicket-taking and control of games satisfy both the quantitative and qualitative requirements, justifying their inclusion together in the 2022 Almanack.

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