Mehidy Hasan Miraz wins ICC Men's Player of the Month for April

ANI May 14, 2025 354 views

Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been named ICC Men's Player of the Month for April after his outstanding all-round performances against Zimbabwe. The 27-year-old joins Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim as only the third Bangladeshi to win this prestigious award. Miraz starred with both bat and ball, including a century and back-to-back five-wicket hauls in the Test series. The all-rounder dedicated the award to his teammates, coaches, and fans, calling it a major motivation for his future performances.

"It's an incredible honour to win the ICC Men's Player of the Month. The ICC Awards are the ultimate recognition for any cricketer." – Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Mehidy Hasan Miraz wins ICC Men's Player of the Month for April
New Delhi, May 14: Bangladesh's ace all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for April, according to the official ICC website.

Key Points

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Miraz becomes third Bangladeshi to win ICC Men's Player of the Month

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Dominated Zimbabwe with 15 wickets and a century

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Joins Shakib and Mushfiqur in elite company

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Credits U19 World Cup success as early inspiration

Miraz won the prestigious award over pacers Blessing Muzarabani and Ben Sears, becoming only the third Bangladeshi player to win the ICC Men's Player of the Month title, following Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan. This marks Miraz's first time receiving the award.

"It's an incredible honour to win the ICC Men's Player of the Month. The ICC Awards are the ultimate recognition for any cricketer, and to receive this from a global vote means a lot to me," Mehidy Hasan Miraz said in response to the accolade.

He continued, "Moments like these remind me of my journey -- being named Player of the Tournament in the 2016 ICC Under-19 World Cup was a massive encouragement early in my career, and this award feels just as special."

"I am truly delighted. This award will be a big source of inspiration for me to keep giving my best and contributing to Bangladesh's success on the world stage. As cricketers, we dream of making an impact and bringing joy to our fans. Recognition like this from the ICC motivates me to keep pushing harder and performing consistently for my country. I want to thank my teammates, coaches, and the fans -- this award belongs to all of them too," Miraz added.

The 27-year-old all-rounder displayed exceptional form during Bangladesh's series against Zimbabwe, accumulating 116 runs in two Tests at an average of 38.66 and claiming 15 wickets at an average of 11.86.

In the first Test at Sylhet, Miraz impressed with the ball, taking back-to-back five-wicket hauls. He claimed figures of 5/52 in the first innings and 5/50 in the second innings, although Zimbabwe ultimately secured a three-wicket victory.

The second Test was memorable for Miraz, who excelled with both bat and ball. After Zimbabwe was dismissed for a modest total in the first innings, Miraz scored an impressive 104 off 162 balls, anchoring Bangladesh's batting effort. He followed this up with another five-wicket haul, taking 5/32 in Zimbabwe's second innings, as Bangladesh won the match by an innings and 106 runs in Chattogram, levelling the series .

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Congratulations to Miraz! 🎉 Bangladesh cricket is really producing some world-class all-rounders. His performance against Zimbabwe was outstanding - 15 wickets and a century! As an Indian cricket fan, I hope our players take note of such consistent performances from our neighbors.
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Priya M.
Well deserved! Though I wonder why ICC awards are given for performances against weaker teams like Zimbabwe. Would like to see how he performs against top teams like India or Australia. Still, happy for Bangladesh cricket - they've come a long way since their early days.
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Arjun S.
Miraz is a proper talent! His off-spin is as dangerous as Ashwin's on turning tracks. The way he's developing, he might become Bangladesh's answer to Jadeja in coming years. Subcontinent cricket needs more such quality all-rounders to compete globally.
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Sneha R.
So happy for him! His humble reaction shows his good character. Cricket is one area where India-Bangladesh relations are always positive. Looking forward to more exciting contests between our teams. Maybe next Asia Cup? 😊
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Vikram J.
Good achievement but let's be honest - Zimbabwe is not the toughest competition. ICC should consider the quality of opposition when giving these awards. Our own players perform against much stronger teams but don't always get recognized.
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Neha P.
His journey from U19 World Cup to this award is inspiring! Shows how important it is to nurture young talent. BCCI should take notes - we have so many talented youngsters who need proper guidance to reach their full potential like Miraz has.

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