ICC Announces November 2025 Player of the Month Nominees

The International Cricket Council announced its nominees for the Player of the Month awards on December 5, 2025, recognizing standout performances from November across men's and women's international cricket. In the women's category, India's Shafali Verma earned a spot for her match-winning contribution to India's first ICC Women's World Cup title, joined by UAE captain Esha Oza and Thailand's Thipatcha Putthawong for their roles in the inaugural ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy. The men's shortlist features South Africa's Simon Harmer, Bangladesh's Taijul Islam, and Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz, each pivotal in their teams' victories during key series and tournaments.

Shafali Verma, who entered the Women's World Cup squad as an injury replacement for Pratika Rawal, delivered a decisive all-round display in the final against South Africa at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Opening the batting, she scored 87 runs off 78 balls at a strike rate of 111.53, setting a strong foundation for India's total. In the second innings, her part-time spin accounted for two crucial wickets, including those of Suné Luus and Marizanne Kapp, for 36 runs in seven overs. India won by 52 runs to...