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Express Tribune
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Hasan crowned ICC men's Player of the Month
Mehidy Hasan Miraz has beat competition from speedsters Blessing Muzarabani and Ben Sears, to take home the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for April 2025. This is the first-ever Men's Player of the Month award for Mehidy, and the all-rounder becomes just the third Bangladesh player to achieve the accolade after Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan. Miraz was understandably elated after hearing the news. "It's an incredible honour to win the ICC Men's Player of the Month. The ICC Awards are the ultimate recognition for any cricketer, and to receive this from a global vote means a lot to me," the all-rounder stated. "Moments like these remind me of my journey - being named Player of the Tournament in the 2016 ICC Under 19 World Cup was a massive encouragement early in my career, and this award feels just as special. "I am truly delighted. This award will be a big source of inspiration for me to keep giving my best and contributing to Bangladesh's success on the world stage. As cricketers, we dream of making an impact and bringing joy to our fans. Recognition like this from the ICC motivates me to keep pushing harder and performing consistently for my country. I want to thank my teammates, coaches, and the fans - this award belongs to all of them too." The 27-year-old showed excellent form against the touring Zimbabwe, finishing with 116 runs in two Tests at an average of 38.66 and 15 wickets at an average of 11.86. In the first Test at Sylhet, he was in good touch with the ball and took back-to-back five-wicket hauls. He picked up 5/52 in the first innings and 5/50 in the second innings to keep the hosts in the contest, even though Zimbabwe eventually overcame the onslaught to secure a three-wicket victory. The second Test was one to remember for Miraz as he found his rhythm with both bat and ball. After Zimbabwe had been bowled out for a modest total in the first innings, Miraz scored 104 off 162 balls to anchor the Bangladesh batting effort and help further their advantage. He followed it up with another five-wicket haul in Zimbabwe's second innings and recorded figures of 5/32 as Bangladesh tied the series with a win by an innings and 106 runs in Chattogram.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Mehidy Hasan Miraz wins ICC men's player of the month award for April 2025
Mehidy Hasan Miraz Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for April 2025, beating Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani and Ben Sears. This marks his first Player of the Month honor, making him the third Bangladeshi after Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan to receive this recognition. The 27-year-old all-rounder demonstrated exceptional performance in the Test series against Zimbabwe, accumulating 116 runs at an average of 38.66 and capturing 15 wickets at an impressive average of 11.86 across two Tests. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "It's an incredible honour to win the ICC Men's Player of the Month. The ICC Awards are the ultimate recognition for any cricketer, and to receive this from a global vote means a lot to me," Miraz stated. "Moments like these remind me of my journey — being named Player of the Tournament in the 2016 ICC Under 19 World Cup was a massive encouragement early in my career, and this award feels just as special." "I am truly delighted. This award will be a big source of inspiration for me to keep giving my best and contributing to Bangladesh's success on the world stage. As cricketers, we dream of making an impact and bringing joy to our fans. Recognition like this from the ICC motivates me to keep pushing harder and performing consistently for my country. I want to thank my teammates, coaches, and the fans — this award belongs to all of them too." Quiz: Who's that IPL player? In the first Test at Sylhet, Miraz showcased his bowling prowess with consecutive five-wicket hauls. He secured figures of 5/52 in the first innings and 5/50 in the second innings, although Zimbabwe managed to secure a three-wicket victory despite his efforts. Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket after 14 years The second Test in Chattogram proved to be particularly memorable for Miraz. He contributed significantly with both bat and ball, scoring 104 runs off 162 balls in Bangladesh's first innings. His batting performance was complemented by another five-wicket haul in Zimbabwe's second innings, where he recorded figures of 5/32. This all-round performance helped Bangladesh level the series with a commanding victory by an innings and 106 runs. Miraz's exceptional performance in the World Cup 2023 against Afghanistan had previously earned him the Player of the Match award, demonstrating his consistency across different formats and competitions. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Int'l Cricket Council
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Shortlists revealed for ICC April Players of the Month
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the shortlist of contenders in line to win the ICC Men's and Women's Player of the Month awards for April. The ICC Women's Player of the Month nominees comprise three leading all-rounders who played starring roles in last month's hotly contested ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier in Pakistan. Fatima Sana was in inspired form during April, leading Pakistan to claim a World Cup spot with a string of memorable performances during an unbeaten week on home soil. Kathryn Bryce also enjoyed a stellar month leading Scotland, and ended as the competition's leading run-scorer. Hayley Matthews of the West Indies completes the shortlist, and will be aiming to win her fourth Player of the Month accolade with runs and wickets flowing during the month. The ICC Men's Player of the Month shortlist features standout performers in the Bangladesh-Zimbabwe Test series and an emerging New Zealand pacer. Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz made telling contributions at both ends of the crease in Bangladesh's tied Test series against Zimbabwe, earning his first nomination for ICC Men's Player of the Month. Likewise on the opposing side, Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani enjoyed significant success with the ball in hand to earn his side a share of the spoils. New Zealand's Ben Sears becomes the third and final name on the shortlist after blistering spells in his side's 3-0 ODI sweep over Pakistan. An independent ICC Voting Academy* and fans around the world will now be invited to cast their votes to decide the winners, which will be announced next week. Fans are now able to vote for their favourite performers at ICC Women's Player of the Month Nominees for April: Kathryn Bryce (SCO) Scotland's talisman once again demonstrated outstanding form in an ICC qualifying event despite falling short of sealing a spot at this year's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. Leading from the front, the 27-year-old skipper blasted 293 runs over her five games at an average of 73.25 which included notable knocks of 91 against hosts Pakistan, 60 against Thailand and a glittering 131 not out against Ireland. Beyond her batting prowess, Bryce also contributed with the ball, taking six wickets during the competition and was ultimately named the Player of the Series. Hayley Matthews (WI) A shining light for the West Indies in an otherwise disappointing campaign, Matthews began her Qualifier with a mesmerizing all-round display against Scotland in Lahore, taking four for 56 and striking an unbeaten 114 albeit in defeat. Her tournament-leading 13 wickets at 15.84 included spells of four for 24 against Ireland and two wickets apiece against Pakistan and Bangladesh, before the dramatic final matchup against Thailand, where Matthews' explosive 70 in 29 balls saw the islanders fall agonizingly short of snatching a World Cup spot on account of net run rate. Fatima Sana (PAK) The Pakistan captain enjoyed a fruitful Qualifier as leading wicket-taker for her side with 12 wickets in her five outings at an average of 12.25. After a modest start to her competition, Fatima came to life with four for 23 against Scotland and three wickets each against West Indies and Thailand. With the addition of 103 runs in the lower order, the 23-year-old made progress up the ODI Bowling and All-Rounder Rankings, and seeks to win her first Women's Player of the Month crown, and first for Pakistan since Sidra Ameen won in November 2022. ICC Men's Player of the Month Nominees for April: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN) Nominated for the first time for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award and aiming to be the first Bangladesh player to win since Shakib al Hasan in March 2023, Mehidy enjoyed a prolific April with bat and ball, ending the two-Test encounter as the Player of the Series. Following his ten wickets in the opening defeat in Sylhet (five for 52 and five for 50), the spinner then hit 104 in Chattogram - his second Test century - before another five wicket-haul ensured the honours were shared. Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM) The pacer became just the second Zimbabwean to reach 700 rating points in the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings in April, reaching the landmark with a Player of the Match performance in the first Test victory over Bangladesh – Zimbabwe's first away Test win since 2021. After taking three wickets in the first innings and with a healthy lead of 82 heading into the second, Muzarabani conspired to rip through Bangladesh's top and middle order to claim six for 72 and set up a thrilling three-wicket victory in Sylhet. Ben Sears (NZ) Having made his ODI debut for New Zealand in February, Sears has already shown plenty of promise, and caps a fine spell in the format with his maiden nomination for Men's Player of the Month. Drafted in for the second of three matches against Pakistan, Sears starred alongside Jacob Duffy and Will O'Rourke to unleash a fearsome spell of fast bowling in Hamilton and take his first ODI five-wicket haul (five for 59). He then went back-to-back in Mount Maunganui, returning figures of five for 34 to claim the Player of the Series in a commanding 43-run victory and ensure the 3-0 sweep. The ICC Player of the Month Voting Process: The three nominees for either category are shortlisted based on performances from the first to the last day of each calendar month. The shortlist is then voted on by the independent ICC Voting Academy* and fans around the world. The ICC Voting Academy comprises prominent members of the cricket fraternity including well-known journalists, former players, broadcasters and members of the ICC Hall of Fame. The Voting Academy submit their votes by email and hold a 90 per cent share of the vote. Fans registered with the ICC can vote via the ICC website, accounting for the remaining 10 per cent. Winners are announced every second week of the month on ICC's digital channels. **Voting Academy for ICC Player of the Month: ** Afghanistan: Javed Hamim; Australia: Daniel Cherny and Lisa Sthalekar; Bangladesh: Mazhar Uddin and Md Ariful Islam Roney; England: Chris Stocks and Lydia Greenway; Ireland: Ger Siggins and Clare Shillington; India: S Gomesh and Shivani Gupta; New Zealand: Craig Cumming; Pakistan: Sawera Pasha and Sana Mir; South Africa: Zaahier Adams and Ashwell Prince; Sri Lanka: Danushka Aravinda and Farveez Maharoof; West Indies: Daren Ganga and Stacy Ann King; Zimbabwe: Lawrence Trusida; Others: Darren Allan Kyeyune and Kyle Coetzer.
NDTV
14-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Mehidy Hasan Miraz Wins ICC Men's Player Of The Month Award For April 2025
Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has won the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for April 2025 after putting in solid all-round performances in the home Test series against Zimbabwe. He beat Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani and New Zealand's Ben Sears to clinch the monthly award. Mehidy also becomes only the third player from Bangladesh to win the award and the first one to do it in over two years - Shakib Al Hasan was the last Bangladesh player to win the award in March 2023, while Mushfiqur Rahim is the other one to have been adjudged winner of the honour. "It's an incredible honor to win the ICC Men's Player of the Month award. The ICC Awards are the ultimate recognition for any cricketer, and to receive this from a global vote means a lot to me.' 'Moments like these remind me of my journey — being named Player of the Tournament in the 2016 ICC Under 19 World Cup was a massive encouragement early in my career, and this award feels just as special,' said Mehidy in a statement by the ICC on Wednesday. Mehidy enjoyed a prolific April 2025 with bat and ball, ending the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe as the Player of the Series. After picking ten wickets in the opening Test match defeat in Sylhet (5-52 and 5-50), Mehidy then hit 104 in the second game at Chattogram - his second Test century - before clinching another five wicket-haul to ensure the honours were shared. He also became the Player of the Match in Bangladesh winning the Chattogram Test. "I am truly delighted. This award will be a big source of inspiration for me to keep giving my best and contributing to Bangladesh's success on the world stage. As cricketers, we dream of making an impact and bringing joy to our fans.' 'Recognition like this from the ICC motivates me to keep pushing harder and performing consistently for my country. I want to thank my teammates, coaches, and the fans — this award belongs to all of them too," concluded Mehidy.
India Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Kathryn Bryce named ICC Players of the Month for April
Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce have been named ICC Men's and Women's Player of the Month for April 2025, respectively. Miraz played a pivotal role in helping Bangladesh level the two-match series 1-1 against a result, Miraz became just the third player from Bangladesh to win the men's monthly award after Shakib al Hasan, who won in March 2023 and Mushfiqur Rahim. The spin all-rounder played a pivotal role in his team's victory in the second Test, putting his all-round skills on scored a magnificent century, playing an innings of 104 (162), with the help of 11 fours and a six. The off-spinner also scalped a five-wicket haul (5/32) in the second innings to help his team register a comprehensive win by an innings and 106 runs. The 27-year-old was deservedly adjudged Player of the Match for his sensational performance. He was also adjudged Player of the series for finishing as the highest wicket-taker of the series with 15 wickets to his name from two matches. Mehidy beat Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani and New Zealand's Ben Sears to clinch the award. The Bangladesh all-rounder called it an incredible honour calling it the ultimate recognition for any cricketer.'It's an incredible honor to win the ICC Men's Player of the Month award. The ICC Awards are the ultimate recognition for any cricketer, and to receive this from a global vote means a lot to me. Moments like these remind me of my journey — being named Player of the Tournament in the 2016 ICC Under-19 World Cup was a massive encouragement early in my career, and this award feels just as special,' said Mehidy in a media Bryce's stellar run in Women's WC QualifieradvertisementMeanwhile, Kathryn Bryce put on a stellar show with both bat and ball in the ICC Women's World Cup qualifier 2025. The Scotland captain finished as the highest run scorer of the tournament with 293 runs to her name from five innings at an average of 73.25 with one hundred and two right-arm seamer also scalped six wickets from five innings and was adjudged Player of the Tournament for her all-round show. Despite her remarkable performance, Scotland failed to qualify for the Women's World Cup 2025 later this year in was elated after receiving the honour and said that even the nomination for the award alongside Hayley Matthews and Fatima Sama made it special.'It's a real honour to win this award. Knowing that it's being voted for by the global cricket community makes it that extra bit special; even just to be nominated alongside two players of the stature of Fatima Sana and Hayley Matthews, who both had fantastic tournaments themselves, was amazing,' Bryce said in a media release by the players were crowned following a vote conducted among global fans registered at the ICC website and a specialist panel comprising ICC Hall of Famers, former international players, and media representatives.
