ICC Player of the Month November 2023, Who are the Nominees?
by Alaguvelan M | Updated Dec 08, 2023
ICC Player of the Month November 2023
In November, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the nominees for the Men's Player of the Month award. This month was special for cricket, marking the thrilling conclusion of the 2023 ODI World Cup.
India and Australia, the finalists of the ICC ODI World Cup, produced remarkable performances during the event in India. Among the standout players from both teams, Mohammed Shami, Travis Head, and Glenn Maxwell emerged as the top three nominees for their exceptional contributions.
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ICC Men Player of The Month November 2023
Here are the nominees.
Travis Head (AUS)
Travis Head is in the running for the Men’s Player of the Month for the first time. He played a crucial role in Australia winning the ICC World Test Championship Final in June. In India, he showcased outstanding performances, earning two Player of the Match awards in the knockout stages.
Notably, in the semi-final against South Africa, Head's brilliance with bat and ball, including key wickets and a top-scoring innings of 62, led Australia to victory. His standout moment came in Ahmedabad, where he scored a stunning 137 in 120 balls, securing Australia's triumph in the final with ease.
Glenn Maxwell (AUS)
Glenn Maxwell, the experienced Australian player, is nominated for the first time after an impressive November. One of his standout performances was against Afghanistan in Mumbai, where he played a crucial role in chasing down 292 for victory, scoring an unbeaten 201 with 31 boundaries.
In the final, Maxwell contributed significantly by bowling well, dismissing Rohit Sharma, and making crucial runs to secure the win. His brilliance extended to the T20I matches against India, where he scored 104 not out in 48 balls during the third encounter in Guwahati.
Mohammed Shami (IND)
Mohammed Shami, the leading wicket-taker in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, is a strong contender for the Men’s Player of the Month. He showcased exceptional performances, starting with a Player of the Match display against Sri Lanka, where he took five wickets for 18 runs in Mumbai.
Shami's standout moment came in the semi-final against New Zealand, where he took seven wickets for 57 runs, securing India's place in the Final. Throughout the month, Shami demonstrated his bowling prowess, claiming a total of 15 wickets at an impressive average of 12.06.
ICC Women Player of The Month November 2023
Here are the nominees.
Nahida Akter (BAN)
Nahida Akter has earned her spot on the shortlist for the second month in a row. Her exceptional performances played a crucial role in Bangladesh securing a 2-1 victory over Pakistan in Mirpur.
After being nominated in October for her efforts in T20Is, this time she excelled in ODIs. Akter was awarded the Player of the Series for her seven-wicket haul across three matches, maintaining an average of 14.14. Notably, she took three for 30 in the first match and three for 26 in the decisive final fixture.
Fargana Hoque (BAN)
Fargana Hoque received her first-ever nomination for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month. Her significant contribution of 110 runs in the victorious ODI series against Pakistan led to this recognition.
Hoque played a pivotal role in leveling the series, scoring a valuable 40 runs in the second match and making crucial contributions in the field with a catch and a run out during Bangladesh's Super Over victory. She sealed the series win by top-scoring in the third match with a controlled innings of 62 to chase down the target.
Sadia Iqbal (PAK)
Sadia Iqbal, the left-arm spinner, showcased her bowling prowess during Pakistan’s tour of Bangladesh. Despite falling short of winning the series, Iqbal impressed with economical and wicket-taking spells in the early exchanges.
A standout performance came in the first match where the 28-year-old bowler's nine overs went for only 13 runs, resulting in four wickets. This Player of the Match display was followed by another two wicket haul, concluding the month with six wickets at an average of 12.50 and an economy rate of 2.58.
ICC Player Of The Month November 2023 - FAQs
The nominees include cricket stars like Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Shami, Nahida Akter, Fargana Hoque, and Sadia Iqbal.
Travis Head played pivotal roles in Australia's victories, delivering match-winning performances, including a sparkling 137 in the ICC ODI World Cup.
Glenn Maxwell's prolific month featured a remarkable World Cup performance against Afghanistan and key contributions in both bowling and batting.
Mohammed Shami led India's bowling attack with scintillating displays, topping the wicket-taking charts at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.
Nahida Akter excelled in guiding Bangladesh to a series victory over Pakistan, winning the Player of the Series award for her outstanding performances in ODIs.