List of ICC Player of the Month 2023: The ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month awards for December 2023 were announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC), recognizing outstanding individual performances in international cricket. Pat Cummins and Deepti Sharma have been honored with the ICC Player of the Month Awards for December.
Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, has been awarded the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December due to his outstanding bowling performance during Australia’s Test series against Pakistan.
Cummins played a key role in Australia’s Test success, taking ten wickets in the match, including a pivotal spell in the second innings. His performance included the prized wicket of Mohammed Rizwan, securing victory for Australia. Cummins, who had an exceptional year across all formats, is also nominated for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy in the ICC Awards 2023.
Deepti Sharma of India has won her maiden ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for December. She showcased remarkable batting and bowling skills across all three formats, contributing significantly to India’s victories over England and Australia.
In the Test against England, she scored 67 runs and claimed nine wickets for 39 runs, earning her the Player of the Match award. In the ODI matches against Australia, she took five for 38 in one encounter. She also continued her stellar performances with a crucial 78 runs in the Test match against Australia, leading India to an eight-wicket win.
ICC Player of the month for December month, Cummins stated, “It’s been a great year for the group across all formats, and to cap it off with a strong performance against a challenging Pakistan side was a nice way to finish 2023.”
ICC Player of the month for December month, Deepti Sharma acknowledged her success saying, “I am grateful for this recognition, and I will continue to give my best for the team in the upcoming matches against South Africa.”
Deepti Sharma, the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for December, expressed her gratitude, stating, “It’s an honour to be voted the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for December. I feel very good about my game at the moment and I’m glad that reflected in my performances for India last month against strong opponents. I’ll continue to work hard so that I can have more moments like this in the future.”
“I’m grateful to have been chosen for this award and the fact that fans around the world also voted for me makes it extra special. I want to thank them and my teammates for helping me win this award.”
List of ICC Player of the Month 2023
List of ICC Player of the Month 2023 (Men’s)
January – Shubman Gill – India
February – Harry Brook – England
March – Shakib AI Hasan – Bangladesh
April – Fakhar Zaman – Pakistan
May – Harry Tector – Ireland
June – Wanindu Hasaranga – Sri Lanka
July – Chris Woakes – England
August – Babar Azam – Pakistan
September – Shubman Gill – India
October – Rachin Ravindra – New Zealand
November – Travis Head – Australia
December – Pat Cummins – Australia
List of ICC Player of the Month 2023 (Women’s)
January – Grace Scrivens – England
February – Ashleigh Gardner – Australia
March – Henriette Ishimwe – Rwanda
April – Naruemol Chaiwai – Thailand
May – Thipatcha Putthawong – Thailand
June – Ashleigh Gardner – Australia
July – Ashleigh Gardner – Australia
August – Arlene Kelly – Ireland
September – Chamari Athapaththu – Sri Lanka
October – Hayley Matthews – West Indies
November – Nahida Akter – Bangladesh
December – Deepti Sharma – India
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