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News18
5 days ago
- General
- News18
Smriti Mandhana Nominated For ICC Women's Player Of The Month
Last Updated: The India white-ball vice-captain has earned the Player of the Month nomination once again. India's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has been nominated for the ICC Women's Player of the Month for May due to her outstanding performance in the ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka. Also nominated in the women's category are West Indies captain Hayley Matthews and South African all-rounder Chloe Tryon for their remarkable performances in limited-overs formats. In the men's category, all-rounders Brendon McMullen of Scotland, Milind Kumar of the United States, and United Arab Emirates opener Muhammad Waseem have been nominated for their impressive displays in white-ball formats. Rodrigues accumulated 204 runs in three matches of the tri-series in Sri Lanka, including a valuable 44 in the final against the hosts. Her standout performance was scoring 123 from 101 balls against South Africa, significantly contributing to India's victory in the tournament. West Indies captain Matthews, currently ranked No. 1 all-rounder in T20Is and second in ODIs, demonstrated her prowess by scoring 48 runs and taking two wickets in the first ODI against England at Derby. Named the Player of the Series in the preceding three-match T20I series, she led the run charts with 177 runs at a strike rate of over 137 and took three wickets. South African all-rounder Tryon scored 176 runs at a strike rate of 131.34 in three ODIs and claimed six wickets in the Sri Lanka tri-series in Colombo. Her performances included 67 against India and scores of 35 and 74 against the hosts. Her left-arm spin was particularly effective, capturing five for 34 against Sri Lanka, including a hat-trick. Among the men's nominees, 25-year-old McMullen earned his spot with 233 runs and 10 wickets in five ODIs. His notable performances in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2, which included two half-centuries against the UAE and a Player of the Match effort of 101 off 88 deliveries and four for 55 against the Netherlands at Utrecht, brought him into contention. Off-spinning all-rounder Milind Kumar scored 201 runs in four ODIs at a strike rate of 116.86 and took nine wickets. His standout performance was an unbeaten 115 off 67 deliveries against Canada in an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match in Lauderhill. He became the first player from the USA to score a fifty and take five wickets in the same ODI against Oman. Muhammad Waseem demonstrated his skills in both ODIs and T20Is during this period. He scored 169 runs in five ODIs in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 matches. Named the Player of the Series as the UAE defeated Bangladesh 2-1 in a T20I series in Sharjah, he led the team and opened the batting, scoring 54 and 82 in the first two matches. First Published:
Int'l Cricket Council
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Int'l Cricket Council
ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for May 2025 named
Another performer who starred with both bat and ball in the ODI format in May, Milind Kumar was instrumental in the USA's successful Cricket World Cup League 2 patch. The right-handed batter amassed 201 runs from four matches, averaging 67. Kumar was also handy with the ball, taking nine wickets over the course of the month. The 34-year-old's standout display came against Oman in Lauderhill, when he became the first player from the USA to score a fifty and take five wickets in the same ODI. Having nabbed his career-best figures in the format in the first innings, Kumar went on to score 68 off 65 deliveries to help take the game into a Super Over. Another remarkable outing from Kumar saw him plunder an unbeaten 115 off 67 deliveries against Canada - his second ton in the format, with 12 boundaries and five maximums.
Int'l Cricket Council
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Int'l Cricket Council
ICC reveals Player of the Month Nominees for May
Men's shortlist comprises Brendon McMullen of Scotland, Milind Kumar of the USA and Muhammad Wasim of the UAE Women's shortlist features Hayley Matthews of the West Indies, Chloe Tryon of South Africa and Jemimah Rodrigues of India More about the ICC Player of the Month awards is available here The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the shortlists for the Player of the Month awards for May, featuring two all-rounders and one batter each for the men's and women's categories. All-rounders Brendon McMullen of Scotland and Milind Kumar of the United States have been recognized for their impressive performances in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Additionally, the United Arab Emirates opener Muhammad Waseem makes it to the shortlist due to his exceptional batting form in both ODIs and T20Is. For the women's shortlist, Hayley Matthews of the West Indies has earned recognition for her outstanding all-round performances in ODIs and T20Is during the month. She is joined by all-rounder Chloe Tryon of South Africa and batter Jemimah Rodrigues of India, both of whom have demonstrated strong performances in ODIs. An independent ICC Voting Academy* and fans around the world will now be invited to cast their votes to decide the winners. Fans are now able to vote for their favourite performers at ICC Men's Player of the Month Nominees for May 2025 MEN: Brendon McMullen (Scotland) The 25-year-old has made the cut after aggregating 233 runs and finishing with 10 wickets in five ODIs. A string of fine performances in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 including two half-centuries against the UAE and a Player of the Match effort of 101 off 88 deliveries and four for 55 against the Netherlands at Utrecht brought him into contention for the award. Milind Kumar (USA) The off-spinning all-rounder scored 201 runs in four ODIs at an impressive strike-rate of 116.86 and also picked nine wickets to be shortlisted for the award. His standout performance was a blistering 115 not out off just 67 deliveries against Canada in an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match in Lauderhill. He became the first player from the USA to score a fifty and take five wickets in the same ODI, when he did so against Oman. Muhammad Waseem (UAE) Muhammad Waseem showed his worth in both ODIs and T20Is during this period. He scored 169 runs in five ODIs playing as a middle-order batter in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 matches and was then named Player of the Series as the UAE defeated Bangladesh 2-1 in a T20I series played in Sharjah. Leading the team and opening the batting, he scored 54 and 82 in the first two matches of the series. WOMEN: Hayley Matthews (WI) The West Indies captain, presently ranked as the No.1 all-rounder in T20Is and second in ODIs, showed why she continues to be at the top of the ICC player rankings. The three-time winner of the monthly award scored 48 runs and took two wickets in the first ODI against England at Derby after being named the Player of the Series in a preceding three-match T20I series, topping the run aggregate with 177 runs with a strike-rate of over 137, and also grabbed three wickets. Chloe Tryon (SA) The South Africa all-rounder scored 176 runs at a strike-rate of 131.34 in three ODIs and took six wickets in the Sri Lanka tri-series in Colombo also featuring India. She scored 67 against India and had scores of 35 and 74 against the hosts. Her left-arm spin bowling was in the spotlight as she grabbed five for 34 against Sri Lanka including a hat-trick. Jemimah Rodrigues (Ind) The 24-year-old from Mumbai amassed 204 runs in three matches of the tri-series in Sri Lanka, including a useful 44 in the final against the hosts. Her 123 from 101 balls against South Africa was the highlight during this period as she played a big role in India winning the thee-team tournament. 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 the 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: Saleem Khaliq 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.
Gulf News
18-02-2025
- Sport
- Gulf News
USA cricket team break India's 40-year old record
American team successfully defend a target of 123 in ODI match last done by India in 1985 Last updated: February 18, 2025 | 21:35 2 MIN READ USA cricketers Nosthush Kenjige was the pick of the bowlers claiming five wickets against Oman on Tuesday. X Dubai: The United States of American cricket team broke a long standing Indian record when they successfully defended a lowest total in an One-Day International match on Tuesday. USA playing against hosts Oman in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match, managed to score just 122 runs batting first but later bounced back well to demolish the home team for only 65 to register a 57-run victory. It was in 1985 when India's 125 against Pakistan was the previous lowest total successfully defended in a full ODI match in the Rothmans Four-Nations Cup. India claimed a victory at the end of the match with a 38-run victory at the Sharjah International stadium. Spinners dominate The entire fixture between the USA and Oman was dictated and dominated by spin. Nine bowlers were used in the game, all of whom were spinners. Only ball-tweakers were used throughout the match, marking the affair as the first game after 4671 matches when a single delivery was not bowled by a pacer. A total of 19 wickets fell in the match, equalling the record for most wickets taken by spinners in an ODI match. During an ODI match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Chattogram in 2011, 19 wickets were taken by spinners. USA and Oman combined to score a total of only 187 runs in 61 overs, making it the second-lowest aggregate in an ODI where both teams were dismissed. The 41-over game between India and Bangladesh in 2014 had an aggregate of 163 runs. During the match, Milind Kumar drove the USA's score with his well-composed 47* from 82 deliveries. After Oman won the toss, Shakeel Ahmad starred with the ball, picking up a three-wicket haul while giving away 20 runs. In Oman's pursuit of 123, Hammad Mirza waged a lone war for the hosts. With his 29 (43), he was the only player for Oman to cross double digits for Oman. Nosthush Kenjige spearheaded the spin attack for the USA and picked up a five-wicket haul. He weaved magic with his spin and saw Oman crumble to a paltry score of 65 and succumb to a 57-run defeat. Sign up for the Daily Briefing Get the latest news and updates straight to your inbox
Muscat Daily
18-02-2025
- Sport
- Muscat Daily
Kenjige spins USA to dominant win against Oman
Muscat – Oman's spin-heavy strategy backfired as Nosthush Kenjige's career-best spell tore through their batting lineup, leading the USA to a commanding 57-run victory in the ICC World Cup League 2 at the Oman Cricket Academy ground on Tuesday. The left-arm spinner's five-wicket haul (5-11) proved decisive as Oman collapsed for just 65, their lowest-ever ODI total, while chasing a modest 123-run target. Previously, Oman's lowest ODI score was 81 against Namibia in Windhoek in April 2019. With this win, the USA avenged their earlier defeat against Oman in the tri-series and strengthened their position at the top of the points table with 22 points from 16 matches. Oman remained second with 18 at the end of the tri-series, which also featured Namibia (12 points from 16 games, while Canada, with four games in hand, are third on 16 points. Batting first, the USA struggled early, losing four wickets inside the first 10 overs. Oman's spinners, led by Shakeel Ahmed (3-20) and Aamir Kaleem (2-22), ran through the top order, reducing the visitors to 31-5. However, Milind Kumar (47 off 82, 6×4) held the innings together with two crucial partnerships. He added 30 runs with Aaron Jones (16) for the sixth wicket and another 33 with Sanjay Krishnamurthi (16) for the seventh, helping the USA post 122 before they were bowled out in 35.3 overs. Oman's spinners dominated the innings, with nine of the ten wickets falling to them with Kenjige run out. Shakeel Ahmed finished as the leading wicket-taker of the tri-series with 13 scalps. Samay Shrivastava (2/41), Siddharth Bukkapatnam (1/11), and Jay Odedra (1/23) also played key roles in restricting the USA. Chasing 123, Oman struggled from the outset as both openers, including skipper Jatinder Singh (7), fell cheaply. Hammad Mirza (29 off 43) was the only batter to offer resistance, but he found little support. Kenjige was well supported by the USA's spin attack, with Yasir Mohammad (2-10), Milind Kumar (2-17), and Harmeet Singh (1-25) contributing to Oman's downfall. Kumar was adjudged the player of the match for his all-round performance. Meanwhile, Oman's Jiten Ramanandi made his ODI debut, receiving his first cap from skipper Jatinder Singh. Brief scores: USA 122 in 35.3 overs (Milind Kumar 47, Aaron Jones 16, Sanjay Krishnamurthi 16; Shakeel Ahmed 3/20, Aamir Kaleem 2/22, Samay Shrivastava 2/41) beat Oman 65 in 25.3 overs (Hammad Mirza 29; Nosthush Kenjige 5/11, Milind Kumar 2/17, Yasir Mohammad 2/10).
