“Shakib won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for the second time after series-winning exploits against England and Ireland,” the ICC said in a media launch.
All-rounder Ishimwe began the yr on the coronary heart of the Rwandan group that lit up the inaugural ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa. Her breakout match included a memorable 4 wickets in 4 balls within the win over Zimbabwe.
Opening the month with an ODI collection towards England, Shakib registered two half-centuries, the second of which coming in a well-recognized scintillating all-round show. A comfort win in Chattogram was impressed by Shakib, first because of his 75 in 71 balls after which with the ball as he took 4 for 35 in ten overs to seal a 50-run win.
In the T20I collection that adopted, Shakib skippered his aspect to a decisive 3-0 victory, with precious runs within the first encounter, and key wickets throughout all three matches, in a string of spectacular group shows characterised by wonderful fielding and disciplined bowling.
No fewer than 4 days separated England’s departure and the primary ODI towards Ireland, and Shakib as soon as extra took up the duty with aplomb, prime scoring with 93 in 89 balls as Bangladesh comfortably received by 183 runs, setting the tone for one more collection victory.
His ultimate performances within the month got here within the type of three T20Is towards Ireland, and Bangladesh sealed the collection thanks to a different excellent show from the top-ranked all-rounder. A quickfire 38 from 24 balls rocketed the hosts to 202 for 3 from their 20 overs, earlier than Shakib’s bowling prowess dismantled the Ireland chase with an excellent 5 for 22 from his 4 overs.
Reflecting on one other ICC Men’s Player of the Month prize, Shakib mentioned, “I am honoured to win the award and would like to thank the expert panellists who have voted for me. This is a recognition I greatly value because there are so many special performances in a month from a number of amazing cricketers.
“If I was to pick my highlight from the past month, it has to be the T20 series sweep against England and, with the team continuing to perform beautifully as a unit in all departments, it is easier for me now to concentrate on my role and contribute.”
Shakib overcame fellow nominees Asif Khan of UAE and Kane Williamson of New Zealand within the world vote, and former Sri Lanka worldwide Farveez Maharoof elaborated on Shakib’s win, “Shakib gets my vote for his overall contribution to Bangladesh’s success last month, notably beating a top side like England.
“While all three candidates have enjoyed excellent periods, for me he has been the standout player and a deserving Men’s Player of the Month for March.”
Ishimwe’s blistering begin to 2023 on the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup helped her make a reputation for herself on the world stage, and a little bit over two months later, she finds herself within the headlines once more after having fun with loads of success in March’s NCF Women’s T20I Tournament in Lagos.
The 20-year-old was the star participant in Rwanda’s opening match towards Ghana, firstly coming in at quantity three and smashing a brisk 32 in 22 balls. Defending a wholesome complete, Ishimwe and her fellow bowlers then took aside the reply, taking wickets at common intervals and ending with a flourish, because the pacer took one other hattrick to finish the sport and seal a 117-run victory.
Reacting to her award win, Ishimwe commented, “I am humbled and honored to win this award for my performances in the last month.
“I owe this award to the many people who have supported me throughout my journey in cricket. To my coaches, who have invested countless hours into my training and development, to my teammates, who have been my source of inspiration and motivation, and to my family and friends, who have always stood by me, and above all, the almighty God, who has made all this possible.
“I look forward to continuing to contribute to the world of cricket and win more matches for my country.”
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com