The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday revealed the shortlists of contenders for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month awards for December 2023.
“A marvellous fast bowler-captain, a splendid spinner and an outstanding all-rounder feature in the shortlist for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December 2023,” ICC said in an official statement.
2023 ODI World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins had a phenomenal 2023 by winning the ICC World Test Championship, ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and retaining the Ashes.
Australia’s star skipper Cummins has enjoyed many moments of brilliance in 2023, all of which see him firmly in contention for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy in the ICC Awards 2023. December capped a fine 12-month period across formats, and Cummins produced another inspiring display as Australia’s spearhead, bowling them to victory in the second Test in Melbourne with ten wickets in the match, including five for 48 in the second innings to clinch victory as the match headed towards a nervy climax. With 13 wickets over the two Test matches, including his 250th in the longest format, he could win his first Player of the Month crown.
