Dubai, October 11, 2021 (PPI-OT):For September, England Captain Heather Knight, was voted the ICC Women’s Player of the Month. Knight led England to a series victory over New Zealand, scoring 89 in the first ODI and 101 in the fourth. The all-rounder scored a total of 214 runs in the five ODIs against New Zealand last month with a strike rate of 88.06 and took 3 wickets with an economy rate of 4.66.
For September, England Captain Heather Knight, was voted the ICC Women’s Player of the Month. Knight led England to a series victory over New Zealand, scoring 89 in the first ODI and 101 in the fourth. The all-rounder scored a total of 214 runs in the five ODIs against New Zealand last month with a strike rate of 88.06 and took 3 wickets with an economy rate of 4.66.
Commenting on Heather’s performance a member of the ICC voting academy member for September, Sana Mir, said: “Heather has been incredibly consistent not just as a player but as a captain and a leader. Her impact on the England Team is vital and her performances this month make her a worth winner of the Player of the Month accolade.”
Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichane was voted the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September 2021 for his outstanding bowling in the ICC World Cup Super League 2 last month. He played six ODIs and took 18 wickets in total with an economy rate of 3.17. Against Papa New Guinea Sandeep took, 4-35 and 6-11, followed by 4-18 against Oman.
Commenting on Lamichane’ s performance JP Duminy, a member of the ICC Voting Academy for September said: “Sandeep is a great competitor with a unique skill and it’s great to see him dominating with the ball like he did last month in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 for Nepal.”
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