October 2026 ICC Men's Player of the Month Nominees Announced

Exciting Nominees for ICC Men's Player of the Month

New Delhi [India] - November 6: The ICC has revealed the nominees for the Men's Player of the Month award for October 2026, featuring South Africa's Marco Jansen, Pakistan's Arafat Minhas, and West Indies' Shai Hope, all of whom showcased remarkable performances throughout the month.

Marco Jansen was instrumental in South Africa's 2-1 triumph over Australia in the ICC World Test Championship series, making significant contributions with both bat and ball in the three-match series.

His most notable achievement came during the second Test in Gqeberha, where he scored 85 runs and took six wickets, leading South Africa to a commanding innings and 31-run victory.

Jansen continued his impressive form with another half-century and three wickets in the decisive third Test held in Cape Town, which propelled him to the top of the ICC Men's Test All-Rounder Rankings.

On the other hand, Arafat Minhas made a significant impact during the home ODI tri-series, playing a vital role in Pakistan's championship win. Over five matches, he amassed 149 runs at an average of 29.80 and secured nine wickets at an average of 23.22.

Minhas scored 59 runs against England and achieved remarkable bowling figures of 6/40, marking the second-best ODI bowling performance by a Pakistani bowler on home turf. He also played a crucial role in the final against Sri Lanka, scoring 61 runs off just 31 balls, helping Pakistan chase down 326 runs to clinch the trophy. His outstanding efforts earned him the Player of the Series accolade.

Meanwhile, Shai Hope, the captain of the West Indies, had a stellar month against India in both ODI and T20I formats.

Hope's highlight was an unbeaten 162 runs in the third ODI in New Chandigarh, leading the West Indies to their highest successful run chase in ODIs at 352.

He maintained his excellent form in the five-match T20I series, scoring two centuries, including an impressive unbeaten 102 off 50 balls in the fourth match. He concluded the series with a total of 261 runs at a striking rate of 190.51.

The winner of the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for October will be determined after the voting concludes.