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"VAN" (Sports Desk - 07.05.2024) :: The International Cricket Council (ICC) today unveiled the latest lists of contenders hoping to claim the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month awards following April’s international contests. Three elite performers comprise the shortlist for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month. Sri Lanka’s influential skipper Chamari Athapaththu is nominated for her outstanding runscoring feats last month, taking in stellar performances across ODIs and T20Is in South Africa and the UAE. Hayley Matthews joins her among the contenders after her eye-catching all-round performances during the West Indies’ strong showing in Pakistan. The lineup is completed by South Africa’s talented batter Laura Wolvaardt, who also inspired her side with the bat in April’s contests. The ICC Men’s Player of the Month shortlist contains more influential figures who dominated in T20Is last month. Pakistan’s revered pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is among the contenders after his wicket-taking endeavours earned Pakistan a series draw with a touring New Zealand side. Captain Gerhard Erasmus was a pivotal figure for Namibia as they recorded a notable series victory in Oman. The final nominee is the UAE’s captain and opening batter Muhammad Waseem, who impressed in his side’s run to ACC Premier Cup success.
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