DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the player of the month nominees for May 2026, including veteran Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim.
Mushfiqur starred with the bat during Bangladesh’s 2-0 Test series triumph over Pakistan. He scored 253 runs across two Tests at an average of 63.25, including a sublime 137 in the second Test. For his outstanding performance, the 39-year-old was adjudged the Player of the Series.
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam is also among the nominees, following his bowling heroics in the Test series against Pakistan. He finished as the leading wicket-taker, collecting 13 wickets at an average of 19.61, including a six-wicket haul in the second at Sylhet.
In addition, he also chipped in with the bat, scoring a vital 58 runs during the series.
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The third nominee on the list is Nepal all-rounder Dipendra Singh Airee, following his impressive performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 campaign.
Airee finished with 249 runs to his name in six ODIs at an average of 49.80 with a strike rate of 110.66. His most notable performance came against the UAE, where he scored 100 off 94 balls.
Airee also created an impact with the ball, scalping eight wickets at an average of 19.12 at an economy rate of 4.52. His standout performance was a match-winning spell of 4/24 against the United States.
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