The ICC has nominated Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Noman Ali for the Men’s Player of the Month award for October 2024, recognizing his outstanding performance in the Test series against England, where he took 20 wickets at an impressive average of 13.85. This was his first nomination for the award.
Pakistan’s left-arm spinner, Noman Ali, has been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for October 2024. This recognition follows his remarkable performance in Pakistan’s recent Test series against England, where he played a critical role in securing Pakistan’s 2-1 series victory.
The 38-year-old spinner’s outstanding form was evident in the second and third Tests held in Multan and Rawalpindi. Across these two matches, Noman took an impressive 20 wickets at an average of 13.85. His peak performance came during the second Test. He dominated England’s batting lineup, recording figures of 8/46—his best in Test cricket. Moreover, this exceptional spell helped Pakistan bounce back from a loss in the first Test to level the series.
Noman contributed not only with his bowling but also a tremendous batting. In the final Test match, he showcased his batting skills. He made a crucial 45-run with his bat that helped Pakistan recover from a challenging position. He later took six wickets in England’s second innings, enabling Pakistan to bowl out the visitors for a low score of 112, ultimately clinching the series.
Other Prominent Nominees
Joining Noman in the ICC Player of the Month nominations are South Africa’s fast bowler Kagiso Rabada and New Zealand’s spinner Mitchell Santner. Rabada displayed extraordinary skill in South Africa’s series against Bangladesh, taking 14 wickets at an average of 9.00. His achievements also included reclaiming the top spot in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings.
Mitchell Santner earned his nomination by helping New Zealand achieve a historic Test series win in India. In the series decider at Pune, Santner took seven wickets in the first innings and six in the second, securing a memorable victory for New Zealand.
The ICC Player of the Month award recognizes outstanding individual performances in international cricket. Fans and an independent voting academy will now decide the winner, with the results set to be announced next week.
