November's ICC Player of the Month Nominees Announced

Overview of Nominees

The nominees for the ICC Men's Player of the Month for November include two spinners, Simon Harmer and Taijul Islam, along with all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz. For the women's category, the shortlist features Esha Oza and Thipatcha Putthawong, both of whom excelled in the inaugural ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy, as well as Shafali Verma, who was named Player of the Match in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup final.

Men's Player of the Month Nominees

ICC Men's Player of the Month Nominees

Simon Harmer (South Africa)

Simon Harmer played a pivotal role in South Africa's historic 2-0 Test series victory over India, marking their first win in 25 years. He took an impressive 17 wickets at an average of 8.94 across both Tests held in Kolkata and Guwahati. Harmer's performance included eight wickets in the first Test, earning him the Player of the Match title, and nine wickets in the second Test, where he achieved a match-winning figure of six for 37, leading to a 408-run victory for the Proteas. His exceptional performance throughout the series also earned him the Player of the Series accolade.

Taijul Islam (Bangladesh)

Taijul Islam, the left-arm spinner from Bangladesh, continued his impressive form at home, contributing significantly to Bangladesh's 2-0 Test series win against Ireland. He was the leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets at an average of 26.30, which earned him the Player of the Series title.

Mohammad Nawaz (Pakistan)

Mohammad Nawaz showcased his all-round skills during Pakistan's successful Tri-series campaign against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. He scored 104 runs in ODIs at an average of 52.00 and took four wickets. In T20Is, he added 52 runs and claimed 11 wickets at an impressive average of 12.72. His standout performance in the Tri-Series final, where he took three wickets for 17 runs, secured him the Player of the Series honor.

Women's Player of the Month Nominees

ICC Women's Player of the Month Nominees

Esha Oza (UAE)

Esha Oza, the captain of the UAE, was recognized for her outstanding performance during the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy. In seven T20Is, she scored 187 runs at a strike rate of 137.50, demonstrating her ability to anchor and accelerate innings. Additionally, she took seven wickets at an average of 18.14. Her remarkable performance in the final match against Namibia, where she scored an unbeaten 68 and took two wickets, earned her the Player of the Tournament award.

Shafali Verma (India)

Shafali Verma, who stepped in as an injury replacement for the Indian team, made a significant impact in the ICC Women's World Cup final. In her only ODI of the month, she scored 87 runs off 78 balls, helping India secure their first title. She also contributed with the ball, taking two crucial wickets for 36 runs in her seven overs, earning her the Player of the Match award.

Thipatcha Putthawong (Thailand)

Thipatcha Putthawong from Thailand had an exceptional month, leading her team to victory in the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy and finishing as the joint leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets.