ICC Player of the Month Nominees Revealed 🏏
The International Cricket Council has announced the nominees for the ICC Player of the Month award for April 2026.
In the men’s category, Nahid Rana, Jatinder Singh and Ajay Kumar have made the shortlist after impressive performances in ODI cricket.
Nahid Rana Earns Nomination After Dominating New Zealand 🔥
Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana earned his nomination after a brilliant ODI series against New Zealand.
The 23-year-old picked up:
- 8 wickets in the series
- Economy rate of 4.46
- Player of the Series award
His standout performance came in Mirpur, where he registered figures of 5/32 as Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by 55 runs.
Jatinder Singh Creates ODI Record for Oman 🚀
Jatinder Singh impressed during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 tournament in Nepal.
The Oman captain scored:
- 266 ODI runs
- Average of 53.20
- Strike-rate above 115
He also smashed 139 runs off 91 balls against Nepal, which became the highest ODI score by an Oman batter.
UAE’s Ajay Kumar Makes Stunning ODI Start 🌟
Left-arm seamer Ajay Kumar made an immediate impact in international cricket.
The UAE pacer claimed:
- 9 wickets
- Economy rate of 3.66
He picked up:
- 3/34 against Nepal
- 6/35 against Oman
in his first two ODI appearances.
Women’s Nominees Also Announced
The ICC also revealed the shortlist for the women’s award.
Nominees include:
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Imesha Dulani
- Laura Cardoso
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt continued her strong form with impressive performances against New Zealand and India.
Laura Cardoso Creates History 🇧🇷
Brazil all-rounder Laura Cardoso grabbed global attention after producing one of the most remarkable bowling performances in women’s T20I cricket.
She recorded sensational figures of 9 wickets for just 4 runs against Lesotho.
ICC Awards Continue to Spotlight Emerging Stars ⭐
The ICC Player of the Month awards continue to recognize outstanding international performances from both established stars and emerging cricket talents across the globe.
The winners are expected to be announced later this month.
