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New delhi: Australia’s left-handed batter Travis Head and Bangladesh all-rounder Nahida Akter have been crowned ICC Players of the Month in men’s and women’s category for November 2023.
Head overcame fellow Australian and World Cup winner Glenn Maxwell and senior Indian fast-bowler Mohammed Shami to claim the award, while Akter wins from two other stars of the same series, compatriot Fargana Hoque and Pakistan’s Sadia Iqbal.
Head gets the honour after starring with Player of the Match contributions in both the semi-final win over South Africa, and the blockbuster final victory over India in Ahmedabad to help Australia clinch their sixth Men’s ODI World Cup title.
On the other hand, Nahida also celebrates clinching her maiden Player of the Month award after tearing through opposition batters in her side’s closely fought victory over Pakistan in Mirpur last month.
The first ODI encounter of the series saw Nahida claim 3-30 with a consistent spell of pressure bowling. With Pakistan chasing down a lowly 82 for victory, the spinner kept the contest competitive, claiming the wickets of Sidra Ameen, Bismah Maroof and Aliya Riaz to trouble the tourists in their charge to victory.
