ICC has announced the list of nominees for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for September month. The players who received an opportunity to showcase in the nominees list are the ones who have done well in the lead of the ODI World Cup 2023. Two batters & one bowler from India & England occupy the list. Ending the suspense, the nominees for the ICC Player of the Month Award are Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj, and Dawid Malan.
Pakistan Captain, Babar Azam is the current holder of the ICC award after being crowned as the Player of the Month for August 2023. Notably, he is the first batter to be named the Player of the Month thrice.
Nominees for ICC Players of the Month Award for September
Shubman Gill
The No. 2 ranked batter in the ICC ODI Rankings, Shubman Gill has performed exceptionally for India in September month. He was part of the squad that won the Asia Cup 2023 as well as the three-match bilateral series against Australia at home.
Shubman began the month on a poor note scoring just 10 runs for India in their opening fixture of Asia Cup 2023 against Pakistan. However, after that, he went on to score consecutive fifties & scored an excellent ton in India’s loss to Bangladesh in the Super Four stage. Gill scored a fifty & a ton in India’s 2-1 win over Australia on home ground. He has scored 480 runs in September 2023 at an average of 80.
Mohammed Siraj:
Leading the pack in the ODI rankings for bowlers, Mohammed Siraj has been nothing short of phenomenal in recent times. His crowning moment in September came during the Asia Cup 2023 final when he single-handedly dismantled the Sri Lankan batting lineup. With astonishing figures of 6-21, Siraj bowled Sri Lanka out for a paltry 50 runs. This exceptional performance paved the way for India’s resounding 10-wicket victory, securing the Asia Cup title for the first time since 2018.
But Siraj’s brilliance didn’t stop there. In an earlier group-stage match against Nepal, he showcased his skill by taking three crucial wickets, contributing to India’s success in the tournament. His overall tally for the month stands at an impressive 11 wickets, achieved at an average of 17.27. With such outstanding numbers, it’s no wonder that Siraj has earned a well-deserved nomination for the ICC Player of the Month award.
Dawid Malan:
On the other side of the spectrum, we have Dawid Malan, a left-handed batting sensation who has been a vital cog in England’s ODI setup. In a home series against New Zealand leading up to the World Cup, Malan displayed his prowess at the top of the order. Playing in three out of four ODIs, he made a significant impact with his consistent and powerful batting.
During the series, Malan scored two half-centuries and an extraordinary century, helping England secure a 3-1 series win against the formidable Blackcaps. His scores of 54, 96, and a sensational 127 showcased his ability to adapt to different situations and anchor the innings effectively. Over the course of the month, Malan accumulated a total of 277 runs at a commendable strike rate of 105.72.
With the Cricket fraternity awaiting the announcement of the ICC Player of the Month for September 2023, the competition between these three remarkable nominees is bound to be intense. Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj, and Dawid Malan have left an indelible mark on the cricketing landscape, and their performances have captured the hearts of fans around the world.
About ICC men’s Player of the Month Award
The ICC Player of the Month award for September will reward the individuals for their performances in the month of September.
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