Dubai, Oct 7 – India’s cricketers Abhishek Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav and Smriti Mandhana have been shortlisted for the ICC Player of the Month award for September. The three players were chosen for their strong performances in recent international tournaments.
Men’s nominees
Abhishek Sharma – The left‑handed opener carried India to victory at the Asia Cup in the UAE. He scored 314 runs in seven T20Is at a blistering strike‑rate of 200, earning him Player‑of‑the‑Series honours. His aggressive batting helped India win every match, and he achieved a historic 931 rating points in the ICC men’s T20I batting rankings.
Kuldeep Yadav – The left‑arm wrist spinner took 17 wickets in seven T20Is during the same tournament, the most by any bowler. His best figures, 4 for 30, came in the final against Pakistan. Kuldeep also claimed four wickets against the UAE in the league stage, finishing with an average of 9.29 and an economy of 6.27.
Brian Bennett – The 21‑year‑old Zimbabwe batter posted 497 runs in nine T20Is, averaging 55.22 with a strike‑rate of 165.66. He led the run‑scoring charts against Sri Lanka and Namibia and then made a powerful start in the T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers, scoring 72, 65, and 111 in his first three innings.
Women’s nominees
Smriti Mandhana – The India vice‑captain smashed 308 runs in four ODIs against Australia, averaging 77. She hit 117 and 125 in the first two matches and finished the third against the same opposition with a rapid 50‑run century, the fastest by an Indian woman in ODIs.
Sidra Ameen – The Pakistani batter dominated the home ODI series against South Africa, racking up 293 runs in three matches. She went 121 not out, 122, and 50 not out, achieving a remarkable average of 293 and a strike‑rate of 82.76.
Tazmin Brits – The South African also earned a place on the women’s shortlist. She scored 101 and 171 in the first two ODIs against Pakistan, both wins that gave South Africa a 2‑1 lead in the series.
The ICC will announce the final Player of the Month award later this week. Fans can follow the results on the ICC official website and social media channels.
Source: ianslive
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