ICC Announces May Nominees for Player of the Month Award

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for the Player of the Month award for May, recognizing standout performances across both men’s and women’s cricket.

🏏 Men’s Player of the Month Nominees

1. Brandon McMullen (Scotland)
   The 25-year-old all-rounder starred in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2, scoring 233 runs and claiming 10 wickets in 5 matches. His all-round performance against the Netherlands—101 runs and 4 wickets—was especially noteworthy.

2. Milind Kumar (USA)
   Kumar impressed in the ODI format, amassing 201 runs and 9 wickets across 4 games. His unbeaten 115 off 67 balls against Canada and a brilliant 50-plus score with a five-wicket haul against Oman solidified his place as a standout performer.

3. Mohammad Waseem (UAE)
   The dynamic opener played a pivotal role in UAE’s historic T20I series win over Bangladesh (2-1). He was named Player of the Series, with notable innings of 54 and 82 runs that highlighted his consistency across formats.

🏏 Women’s Player of the Month Nominees

1. Hayley Matthews (West Indies)
   The West Indies captain continued her dominant run, contributing with both bat and ball. Against England, she scored 48 runs and took 2 wickets in ODIs, and in the T20I series, she scored 177 runs and took 3 wickets, earning the Player of the Series title.

2. Chloe Tryon (South Africa)
   In the tri-series held in Sri Lanka, Tryon was a key figure with 176 runs and 6 wickets in just 3 matches. Her five-wicket haul against Sri Lanka included a remarkable hat-trick.

3. Jemimah Rodrigues (India)
   Rodrigues led the charge in the same tri-series, scoring 204 runs in 3 matches, helping India clinch the title. Her 123 off 101 balls against South Africa was one of the top individual performances of the month.