Sharmin Akhter earns ICC Player of the Month nomination for November

If Sharmin wins, she’s going to change into the second Bangladeshi female cricketer to earn the award, following left-arm spinner Nahida Akter’s victory in November 2023. .

TBS Chronicle

05 December, 2024, 05:35 pm

Remaining modified: 05 December, 2024, 05:38 pm

Sharmin Akter has been shortlisted for the ICC Player of the Month award for November following a stellar comeback to worldwide cricket.

After a 16-month absence, the Bangladeshi batter returned popular, delivering two impressive innings against Ireland that showcased her class and consistency.

The 28-one year-veteran is one of three nominees for the award, alongside South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk and England opener Danni Wyatt. Sharmin’s performances in November had been pivotal, as she accumulated 139 runs in two ODIs at an life like of 69.50 and a strike price of 91.44.

Her efforts integrated a detailed to-century knock of 96 runs from 89 balls and one other foremost 43-trot contribution off 63 deliveries.

Sharmin’s return to worldwide cricket began with the series against Ireland, her first suits since July 2023.

In the third ODI, conducted on 2 December, she additional underlined her designate by scoring 72 runs off 88 balls.

Among her fellow nominees, Wyatt scored 142 runs at an life like of 71 in three T20Is against South Africa, while de Klerk contributed 80 runs and took four wickets in the identical series. Sharmin’s inclusion in this elite group highlights her impressive impact during November.

The ICC Player of the Month is decided by a mixture of a jury’s vote and fan participation. Followers can solid their votes on the ICC’s legitimate web characteristic.

If Sharmin wins, she’s going to change into the second Bangladeshi female cricketer to earn the award, following left-arm spinner Nahida Akter’s victory in November 2023. .