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Gaby Lewis, Sobhana Mostery, Tara Norris Nominated for ICC Women's Player of the Month

The International Cricket Council has shortlisted Ireland's Gaby Lewis, Bangladesh's Sobhana Mostery, and USA's Tara Norris for the Women's Player of the Month award for January. Lewis captained Ireland and was their top scorer in the T20 World Cup qualifiers, amassing 251 runs in the month. Mostery powered Bangladesh's unbeaten run with 229 runs at a high strike rate while also contributing with her off-spin bowling. Norris dominated with the ball for the USA, taking 11 wickets in January and finishing as the overall tournament's leading wicket-taker.

Key Points: ICC Women's Player of the Month Nominees for January Announced

  • Three nominees for ICC monthly award
  • Standout performances in T20 World Cup qualifiers
  • Lewis led Ireland's batting charge
  • Mostery shone as Bangladesh's all-rounder
  • Norris was tournament's top wicket-taker
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ICC picks Gaby, Sobhana, Tara as nominees for Women's Player of the Month for January

ICC nominates Gaby Lewis, Sobhana Mostery, and Tara Norris for Women's Player of the Month after stellar T20 World Cup qualifier performances.

"The standout bowler for the USA... Tara Norris, was a menace with the ball. - ICC Report"

Dubai, Feb 21

The ICC has announced the nominees for the Women's Player of the Month award for January, with three standout performances from the month of international cricket making the final shortlist. The nominees include Gaby Lewis, Sobhana Mostery, and Tara Norris, each of whom played pivotal roles in their respective teams' campaigns during the T20 World Cup Qualifiers in January-February 2026.

Leading Ireland's charge towards qualification for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, captain Gaby Lewis enjoyed a stellar month. Across six T20Is, Lewis scored a total of 251 runs at an impressive strike rate of 124.87.

Her best performance came in a losing cause against Bangladesh, where she scored 73 runs. Despite the defeat, Lewis' knock was a highlight, as she ended the qualification tournament as the highest run-scorer for Ireland with 276 runs. Her consistency and leadership have been key to Ireland securing a spot in the upcoming World Cup.

From the other side of the qualifiers, Sobhana Mostery of Bangladesh proved to be a force with the bat. Scoring 229 runs at an average of 45.80 and a blistering strike rate of 145.85, Mostery was central to her team's unbeaten run in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier.

Her highest score of 59 came against Thailand, and she followed it up with another superb knock of 47 against Scotland. Alongside her batting exploits, the 24-year-old off-spinner also claimed a crucial wicket in the match against Papua New Guinea, cementing her all-round impact in the tournament.

The standout bowler for the USA during the qualification event, Tara Norris, was a menace with the ball. The left-arm pacer finished as the highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 15 wickets. In January, Norris claimed 11 wickets in five T20Is, including three-wicket hauls against Namibia, Ireland, and Thailand.

Her most memorable performance came against Ireland, where she dismantled their top order with exceptional bowling figures of 3/10. Norris also contributed with the bat, adding 39 runs to her team's cause.

The January performances of these three players have not only been impressive individually but also crucial to the progress of their respective teams in the global qualifiers.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see the women's game getting this recognition. Tara Norris with 15 wickets is outstanding. The USA team is becoming a real force. The global growth of cricket is exciting for fans everywhere.
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Ananya R
Gaby Lewis leading from the front for Ireland! 251 runs as a captain under pressure is no small feat. Her knock of 73 against a strong Bangladesh side shows real character. Tough choice for the award, all deserve it.
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Siddharth J
While I appreciate the ICC highlighting these performances, I wish they would also give more coverage to our own Indian women's team's bilateral series. The focus is always on ICC events for associate nations. Just a thought.
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Meera T
Sobhana is a star! An all-rounder who can bat at that strike rate and chip in with wickets. The future of women's cricket looks bright with such talent emerging from newer cricketing nations. More power to them! 👏
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David E
As a cricket fan living in India, it's heartening to see the game grow. Norris's 3/10 against Ireland is a match-winning spell. These qualifiers are so important for the sport's ecosystem. Well done to all nominees.

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