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Nahid Rana, Jatinder Singh Among ICC Men's Player of the Month Nominees for April

Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana, Oman captain Jatinder Singh, and UAE left-arm seamer Ajay Kumar have been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for April. Rana earned the nod after taking eight wickets in Bangladesh's 2-1 ODI series victory over New Zealand. Jatinder amassed 266 runs in five ODIs, including a stunning 139 against Nepal. Kumar impressed with nine wickets in his first two ODIs, including a six-wicket haul against Oman.

Key Points: ICC Player of the Month: Nahid, Jatinder, Ajay Kumar Nominated

  • Nahid Rana took 8 wickets in Bangladesh's ODI series win vs New Zealand
  • Jatinder Singh scored 266 runs in five ODIs, including a career-best 139
  • Ajay Kumar took 9 wickets in his first two ODIs for UAE
  • The winner is decided by ICC Voting Academy and fan votes
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Nahid, Jatinder among ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for April

Bangladesh's Nahid Rana, Oman's Jatinder Singh, and UAE's Ajay Kumar are nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for April.

"The three nominees are shortlisted based on performances from the first to the last day of each calendar month. - ICC"

Dubai, May 8

Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana, Oman captain Jatinder Singh and left-arm seamer Ajay Kumar of the United Arab Emirates have been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for April.

Rana has made the men's shortlist following his Player of the Series effort in three ODIs at home against New Zealand. Singh's performances in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 in Nepal see him make the cut, while Kumar made it after a notable start to his ODI career in the same series.

The 23-year-old pace sensation Rana took eight wickets at an economy of 4.46 and was named the Player of the Series as Bangladesh defeated New Zealand 2-1 in a home ODI series.

The highlight for Rana was a haul of five for 32 in the second match in Mirpur that Bangladesh won by 55 runs, and finished the series with two wickets in the final match in Chattogram.

On the other hand, Oman skipper Jatinder amassed 266 runs across five ODIs at an average of 53.20 and a strike rate above 115 in Oman's Cricket World Cup League 2 campaign.

He struck 51 against Scotland early in the month and finished off with a superb 139 off 91 balls against Nepal in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2, which is the highest ODI score by an Oman batter.

Rounding out the shortlist is UAE's emerging bowling star Kumar, who grabbed nine wickets at an economy of 3.66. He returned superb figures of three for 34 against Nepal and six for 35 against Oman in his first two career ODIs that came in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2.

The three nominees 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.

- IANS

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Rahul S
Honestly, this is a great mix of talent. Rana's 5/32 vs NZ was world-class, but Jatinder's 139 off 91 against Nepal shows real class. Cricket is growing beyond the big teams. Just wish the ICC would give more matches to these associate nations. 🤞
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Ananya R
I'm so happy for Ajay Kumar! From playing in local grounds in UAE to taking six wickets in an ODI against Oman - this is the kind of story that inspires young cricketers across Asia. The UAE cricket scene is buzzing with Indian-origin talent. 🌟
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Vikram M
Good nominations, but I feel Bangladesh's bowling attack deserves more attention. Rana's raw pace has added a new dimension to their team. For too long subcontinental teams relied on spin, but now we have genuine fast bowlers too. Hope he develops into a world-class pacer. 🚀
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Siddharth J
It's refreshing to see the Player of the Month award go beyond just the big three nations. These performances prove that talent exists everywhere. But ICC needs to do more to promote cricket in developing countries - give them more series and exposure. Just my two paise. 💭
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Priya S
Jatinder Singh's knock of 139* was a treat to watch! As an Indian fan, I love seeing our diaspora keep the cricket flame alive in Oman and UAE. Reminds me of how many Indian-origin players have contributed to associate cricket. Jatinder truly deserved the nomination! 🏆

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