Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav Nominated for ICC Player of the Month After Asia Cup Heroics

IPL stars Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad) and Kuldeep Yadav (Delhi Capitals) have been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for September, recognizing their exceptional performances in the recent Asia Cup.

Abhishek Sharma, the left-handed opener, was named Player of the Series, accumulating 314 runs across seven matches at a remarkable strike rate of 200. This attacking batting display was crucial to his team's success and saw him achieve the highest rating points ever in the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings. Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm wrist-spinner, was equally dominant, finishing as the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 17 scalps in seven T20Is, including a match-winning haul of 4/30 in the final against Pakistan. Their nominations underscore the depth of talent emerging from the IPL circuit and their readiness for international recognition.