ICC Player of the Month Nominees for August Announced.

5 August 2024. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the nominees for the Player of the Month awards for August, showcasing stellar performances from players across Ireland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies.

🔹 Jayden Seales
🔹 Keshav Maharaj
🔹 Dunith Wellalage

Three strong candidates nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for August 2024 ➡ https://t.co/44MZUp0vVn pic.twitter.com/i5WfnY578g

— ICC (@ICC) September 5, 2024

Men’s Nominees:

• Keshav Maharaj (South Africa): Maharaj, a left-arm spinner, is aiming for his second Player of the Month title, having previously won in April 2022. He played a pivotal role in the ICC World Test Championship series against the West Indies, taking 13 wickets across two Tests, including a match-winning 4/64 and 5/90 in Port of Spain.

• Jayden Seales (West Indies): The West Indies fast bowler impressed with 12 wickets in the same series, helping him secure a career-best 13th position in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings. His nine-wicket haul in Guyana was instrumental in his side’s victory.

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• Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka): The all-rounder starred in Sri Lanka’s ODI series victory over India, contributing significantly with both bat and ball. Wellalage scored 67*, 39, and 2 across three matches and took seven wickets, including a 5/27 haul in the final match.

Women’s Nominees:

• Harshitha Samarawickrama (Sri Lanka): Samarawickrama’s impressive form continued during Sri Lanka’s tour of Ireland, scoring 151 runs in two T20Is and 172 runs in three ODIs. Her knock of 105 in the second ODI made her only the third Sri Lankan woman to score a century in the format.

• Orla Prendergast (Ireland): Prendergast, a 22-year-old all-rounder, was crucial in Ireland’s 2-1 ODI series win over Sri Lanka. She scored 122* in the first ODI and contributed consistently across both the ODI and T20I formats.

• Gaby Lewis (Ireland): Lewis lit up the T20I series with a remarkable 119 in the second match, the highest individual score for Ireland in the format. Despite a quad injury that cut her tour short, her impact on the series was undeniable.

Voting Process:

The ICC Voting Academy, comprising prominent cricket figures, holds 90% of the voting power, while fans around the world contribute the remaining 10%. Winners will be revealed on the second Monday of the month through ICC’s digital platforms.

About ICC:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body for the sport of cricket. Established in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference, it was rebranded in 1965 to the International Cricket Council. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, the ICC is responsible for overseeing international cricket tournaments such as the ICC Cricket World Cup and the ICC T20 World Cup, setting the rules of the game, and promoting cricket worldwide. The ICC has 108 member countries, including 12 full members that play Test cricket. It also ensures the fair play and integrity of the sport.