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NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday unveiled the shortlists of nominees for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month awards for December 2023.
“A marvellous fast bowler-captain, a splendid spinner and an outstanding all-rounder feature in the shortlist for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December 2023,” ICC said in an official statement.
The captain who led Australia to two ICC titles, Cummins had a remarkable 2023, securing triumphs in the ICC World Test Championship, ODI World Cup, and retaining the Ashes. His exceptional performances throughout the year have positioned him as a strong contender for the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy at the ICC Awards 2023.
In December, Cummins continued his stellar form, playing a pivotal role as Australia’s spearhead. He bowled his team to victory in the second Test in Melbourne, claiming ten wickets in the match, including a notable five-for-48 in the second innings to secure the win in a tense finale.
Accumulating a total of 13 wickets across the two Test matches, which also marked his 250th in the longest format, Cummins is a prime candidate for his first Player of the Month accolade.
Taijul Islam of Bangladesh also welcomes his maiden nomination thanks to impressive bowling displays in the series against New Zealand. Islam is another celebrating his maiden nomination in the Player of the Month awards, and the experienced left-arm spinner produced a decisive spell as Bangladesh won the first of their Tests against the visiting Blackcaps in Sylhet.
Four wickets in the first innings was followed by a memorable six for 75 as New Zealand fell short by 150 runs. More success followed, where despite losing the second Test, Taijul claimed another five wickets and earned the Player of the Series accolade.
The Blackcaps’ Glenn Phillips provided plenty of heroics in the final Test between the two sides to level the series, and is the third name in contention for the December award.
Phillips was the shining light for New Zealand as they battled to victory in the second outing to clinch a 1-1 series draw. Before his second Test heroics, Phillips had taken five wickets and chipped in with valuable runs, albeit in vain.
On a difficult pitch for batters, Phillips scored 87 of New Zealand’s 180 runs, and followed this with a match-winning 40 as the Blackcaps rallied to reach the required target of 137 after having been 69 for six.
(With ANI Inputs)
“A marvellous fast bowler-captain, a splendid spinner and an outstanding all-rounder feature in the shortlist for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December 2023,” ICC said in an official statement.
The captain who led Australia to two ICC titles, Cummins had a remarkable 2023, securing triumphs in the ICC World Test Championship, ODI World Cup, and retaining the Ashes. His exceptional performances throughout the year have positioned him as a strong contender for the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy at the ICC Awards 2023.
In December, Cummins continued his stellar form, playing a pivotal role as Australia’s spearhead. He bowled his team to victory in the second Test in Melbourne, claiming ten wickets in the match, including a notable five-for-48 in the second innings to secure the win in a tense finale.
Accumulating a total of 13 wickets across the two Test matches, which also marked his 250th in the longest format, Cummins is a prime candidate for his first Player of the Month accolade.
Taijul Islam of Bangladesh also welcomes his maiden nomination thanks to impressive bowling displays in the series against New Zealand. Islam is another celebrating his maiden nomination in the Player of the Month awards, and the experienced left-arm spinner produced a decisive spell as Bangladesh won the first of their Tests against the visiting Blackcaps in Sylhet.
Four wickets in the first innings was followed by a memorable six for 75 as New Zealand fell short by 150 runs. More success followed, where despite losing the second Test, Taijul claimed another five wickets and earned the Player of the Series accolade.
The Blackcaps’ Glenn Phillips provided plenty of heroics in the final Test between the two sides to level the series, and is the third name in contention for the December award.
Phillips was the shining light for New Zealand as they battled to victory in the second outing to clinch a 1-1 series draw. Before his second Test heroics, Phillips had taken five wickets and chipped in with valuable runs, albeit in vain.
On a difficult pitch for batters, Phillips scored 87 of New Zealand’s 180 runs, and followed this with a match-winning 40 as the Blackcaps rallied to reach the required target of 137 after having been 69 for six.
(With ANI Inputs)
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