ICC men’s player of the month nominees for November announced

ISLAMABAD: Three exceptional pacers, instrumental in their teams’ recent successes, have been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for November 2024. The nominees are Haris Rauf (Pakistan), Marco Jansen (South Africa), and Jasprit Bumrah (India).

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Haris Rauf (Pakistan)

Haris Rauf played a key role in Pakistan’s historic ODI series victory against Australia – their first in 22 years.

• First ODI: Started strong with a fiery three-wicket haul in Melbourne.
• Second ODI: Delivered a game-changing performance with a five-wicket haul, leveling the series.
• Final ODI: Secured two more dismissals, ending the series as the leading wicket-taker with 10 wickets at an economy rate of just five. His efforts led Pakistan to a 2-1 series triumph.
• In the subsequent T20I series, Rauf took five wickets, including a remarkable four-wicket haul in the second match.
• To cap off the month, he claimed three wickets in as many ODIs against Zimbabwe, bringing his total to 18 wickets across formats in November.

Marco Jansen (South Africa)

The 24-year-old Marco Jansen showcased his versatility as an all-rounder throughout November.

• T20I Series vs. India:
  • Contributed both with bat and ball, taking a wicket in each of the first three matches.
  • Stole the show in the third T20I with a blistering 17-ball 54 and remained unbeaten with 29 in the fourth match. Despite his efforts, South Africa lost the series 3-1.
• First Test vs. Sri Lanka:
  • Delivered a career-best performance in Durban, with match figures of 11/86.
  • His devastating seven-wicket haul in the first innings helped dismiss Sri Lanka for just 42, the second-lowest Test total of the 21st century.
  • Took four more wickets in the second innings, securing a commanding 233-run victory for South Africa.

Jasprit Bumrah (India)

Jasprit Bumrah, leading as India’s stand-in captain, reaffirmed his status as one of the game’s finest during the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar series in Perth.

• Match Highlights:
  • Claimed eight wickets (5/30 and 3/42) at an average of just nine.
  • Wreaked havoc on Australia’s top order, reducing them to 104 in the first innings after India managed only 150.
  • Defended a colossal fourth-innings target of 534 by striking early and adding three more scalps.
• Bumrah’s dominant spells secured a massive 295-run win for India and earned him the Player of the Match award.

These three pacers have delivered unforgettable performances, making November a month to remember for cricket fans worldwide.