Mohammed Shami got nominated for ICC Player of the Month for November
India fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who ended the recently concluded ICC World Cup as the leading wicket-taker of the tournament, has been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month Award for November 2023, along with Australia's batting sensation Travis Head and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell. The International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement that "two ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 champions and an Indian fast-bowling veteran have made the shortlist for the ICC Men's Player of the Month Award for November 2023.”
Shami continued his golden run in the World Cup into November. He bagged 15 wickets at an average of 12.06 with an economy rate of 5.68. Overall, he finished as the leading wicket taker of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, with 24 wickets to his name from merely seven innings. Among his highlights this month was a stunning 5/18 against Sri Lanka at Wankhede. Already under pressure in a 358-run chase, Shami's arrival at the end of the first powerplay spelled the end for Sri Lanka. In his five overs, he batted through their middle and lower order.
A focused 2/18 aided in the demolishment of South Africa at Eden Gardens. However, the fast bowler shone in the semi-final against New Zealand.