West Indies' Jomel Warrican, Pakistan spinner Noman Ali, and Indian mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy have been nominated for the January's Player of the Month award on Thursday, following their exceptional performance for their respective national teams throughout the month, a release from
India's Smriti Mandhana, Australia's Annabel Sutherland, and South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba have emerged as the leading contenders for the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for December 2024.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins, star India bowler Jasprit Bumrah, and South Africa right-arm seamer Dane Paterson have been nominated for the December's Player of the Month award on Tuesday following their exceptional performance for the national team throughout the month.
Pakistan left-arm spinner Noman Ali has been announced as the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for October on Tuesday following his exceptional performance in the recently concluded three-match Test series against England.
A T20 World Cup champion, an inspirational opening batter and captain, and West Indies all-rounder are in contention for the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for October.
It's going to be an all-out battle between the bowlers, with speedster Kagiso Rabada and spinners Noman Ali and Mitchell Santner competing for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for October 2024.
A statement from ICC said, "England's experienced opening batter Tammy Beaumont has taken home the ICC Women's Player of the Month for September 2024, beating out opposition from Ireland teenager Aimee Maguire and UAE all-rounder Esha Oza."
South Africa left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj, West Indies seamer Jayden Seales, and Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage have nominated for the Player of the Month (August) award on Thursday.
A star Sri Lanka batter Chamari Athapaththu has joined a duo from England (Sophie Ecclestone) and Scotland (Kathryn Bryce) as nominees for the ICC Women's Player of the Month for May 2024.
Matthews surpassed South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt and Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu for the coveted monthly award following her excellent form during the white-ball series against Pakistan
"The International Cricket Council (ICC) today unveiled the latest lists of contenders hoping to claim the ICC Women's Player of the Month award following April's international contests," ICC said in a statement.
"A trio of stars from Namibia, UAE and Pakistan have been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for April 2024," ICC stated in an official statement.