ICC Player Of The Month For December 2024: Jasprit Bumrah Nominated For BGT Heroics, Check Full List Of Nominees

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the nominees for the ICC Men's and Women's Player of the Month awards for December 2024, recognizing the standout individual performances during that month.

India's Jasprit Bumrah is nominated for the second consecutive month following his exceptional and impactful bowling in India's disappointing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia.

Australia's captain, Pat Cummins, joins the shortlist after his crucial bowling spells helped his team secure victories in Adelaide and Melbourne. South Africa's Dane Paterson also earns a nomination for his impressive 13 wickets in two Tests, leading South Africa to become the first team to qualify for the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's.

On the women's side, India's Smriti Mandhana is recognized for her stellar performances across all formats of the game. South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba is also nominated for her exceptional contributions, particularly in the shorter formats. Australia's Annabel Sutherland rounds out the nominations with her all-around brilliance in all formats.

Full List Of Nominees

Jasprit Bumrah (IND): Took 22 wickets in December, including a memorable nine-wicket performance in Melbourne, earning the highest rating points by any Indian bowler.

Pat Cummins (AUS): Captained Australia to a strong comeback, scoring 144 runs and taking 17 wickets, including a match-winning five-wicket haul in Adelaide.

Dane Paterson (SA): Claimed 13 wickets, including two five-wicket hauls, helping South Africa secure their spot in the World Test Championship Final.

Smriti Mandhana (IND): Scored 463 runs, including a stunning 105 against Australia, and won Player of the Series in multiple formats.

Nonkululeko Mlaba (SA): Took 10 wickets in a historic Test performance, becoming the first South African woman to do so.

Annabel Sutherland (AUS): Scored two centuries and took key wickets, earning multiple Player of the Series honors in December.

The ICC Player of the Month nominees are selected based on performances throughout the month, and voting is done by the ICC Voting Academy (90% of the vote) and fans (10%). The Voting Academy consists of journalists, former players, and ICC Hall of Fame members. Winners are announced every second Monday of the month.