The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its Players of the Month for October 2024, and the winners are Amelia Kerr from New Zealand and Noman Ali from Pakistan.
Amelia Kerr: ICC Women’s Player of the Month
Kerr had an incredible month, playing a crucial role in New Zealand’s victory at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE. She was named Player of the Final and Player of the Tournament, and her achievements didn’t stop there. Kerr continued her form during New Zealand’s tour of India, picking up a four-wicket haul and scoring an unbeaten 25 runs off 23 balls Ā¹ Ā²[5).
Some of her notable stats include:
- 160 runs scored
- 19 wickets taken
- 15 wickets in the T20 World Cup, setting a tournament record
Noman Ali: ICC Men’s Player of the Month
Noman Ali was instrumental in Pakistan’s thrilling 2-1 ICC World Test Championship series win over England. He took a total of 20 wickets at an average of 13.85 across two Test match victories Ā¹ Ā³[4).
Some of his notable achievements include:
- 20 wickets taken
- 8/46, his best Test figures
- 6/42 in the final Test, helping Pakistan win by nine wickets
Both Kerr and Noman Ali have shown exceptional skill and dedication to their craft, and this recognition is well-deserved.