ICC Reveals The Nominees For The Men's Player Of The Month Award For September! Two Indian Players On The List

The ICC has unveiled the nominees for the prestigious Men’s Player of the Month award for September, and it features two Indian talents along with a consistent English batsman.

First on the list is:

Shubman Gill (India)

The emerging sensation of Indian cricket showcased exceptional form throughout September, accumulating a remarkable 480 runs in ODIs at an impressive average of 80. Gill’s outstanding performance included two half-centuries and a splendid century against Bangladesh, contributing significantly to India’s Asia Cup triumph. He continued this impressive run in the ODI series against Australia, with a brilliant 74 in the series opener in Mohali, followed by a stunning century, scoring 104 in Indore.

Next on the list is another Indian cricketer:

Mohammed Siraj (India)

The right-arm fast bowler delivered several outstanding spells in September, but his standout performance came in the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka, where he claimed a match-winning six-wicket haul, finishing with remarkable figures of 6/21. Siraj’s exceptional performance played a pivotal role in India’s victory in the coveted Asia Cup. In total, he bagged 11 wickets during the month, with an impressive average of just 17.27.

The final nominee is an English opener:

Dawid Malan (England)

The dependable left-handed batsman showcased his class throughout September, earning the Player of the Series award for his outstanding performances in England’s ODI series against New Zealand. Malan featured in three matches during the series, contributing scores of 54, 96, and an impressive 127, underlining his prowess ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India. Notably, Malan maintained a brisk strike rate of 105.72 throughout the New Zealand series, further solidifying his credentials.

ICC Will Announce The Winner After Voting Process

The ICC will announce the winner after the voting process is completed. You can vote for your favorite player on the official website of ICC. All three nominations have performed very well in September, so it will be a difficult decision to take. Shubman Gill was on top of his form with the bat while Mohammed Siraj was breathing fire in the Asia Cup finals.

Dawid Malan was also on top of his game in September, he also crossed his century against Bangladesh in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the time this article was being written. He is one of the top performers for England and can definitely win the Player of the Month Award.