ICC Announces November Men’s Player of the Month Nominees: Harmer, Taijul, Nawaz.
On 5 December 2025, the ICC released its shortlist for the Men’s Player of the Month award for November, featuring three standout performers whose impressive contributions across formats put them in contention. The nominees are Simon Harmer of South Africa, Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam and Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz.
The Nominees and Their Credentials
Simon Harmer (South Africa)
Simon Harmer earned his nomination following a remarkable display in South Africa’s 2–0 Test series win in India - the Proteas’ first Test series victory on Indian soil in 25 years. Across the two matches in Kolkata and Guwahati, the seasoned off-spinner collected 17 wickets at an extraordinary average of 8.94. He took eight wickets in the first Test and nine in the second, including a decisive 6 for 37 that helped secure a commanding 408-run win. His exceptional performance also earned him the Player of the Series award.
Taijul Islam (Bangladesh)
Taijul Islam’s spot on the shortlist comes after a strong showing in the Test series against Ireland. The left-arm spinner led the bowling charts with 13 wickets at an average of 26.30, using his accuracy and skill to trouble the Irish batting line-up. His consistency and impact throughout the series earned him the Player of the Series title.
Mohammad Nawaz (Pakistan)
Mohammad Nawaz has been recognised for his impressive all-round contributions during Pakistan’s home tri-series featuring Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. In ODIs, he scored 104 runs at a strike rate of 114.28 and took four wickets. In T20Is, he added 52 runs and picked up 11 wickets at an average of 12.72. His match-winning 3 for 17 in the final against Sri Lanka sealed Pakistan’s triumph and secured him the Player of the Series honour.
How the ICC Player of the Month Is Selected
The Men’s Player of the Month shortlist reflects standout performances across Tests, ODIs and T20Is during a given month. The final winner is determined through a combination of expert analysis and fan participation. The independent ICC Voting Academy - made up of former players, journalists, broadcasters and ICC Hall of Fame members - contributes 90 percent of the vote, while the remaining 10 percent comes from fans registered on the ICC website. Voting typically concludes a few days after the shortlist is announced.
A Month of Noteworthy Achievements
The November 2025 shortlist highlights a diverse range of cricketing excellence, from dominant Test bowling spells to impactful all-round performances in limited-overs cricket. Together, Harmer, Taijul and Nawaz represent the high level of skill and competitiveness that defines modern international cricket.
The Nominees and Their Credentials
Simon Harmer (South Africa)
Simon Harmer earned his nomination following a remarkable display in South Africa’s 2–0 Test series win in India - the Proteas’ first Test series victory on Indian soil in 25 years. Across the two matches in Kolkata and Guwahati, the seasoned off-spinner collected 17 wickets at an extraordinary average of 8.94. He took eight wickets in the first Test and nine in the second, including a decisive 6 for 37 that helped secure a commanding 408-run win. His exceptional performance also earned him the Player of the Series award.
Taijul Islam (Bangladesh)
Taijul Islam’s spot on the shortlist comes after a strong showing in the Test series against Ireland. The left-arm spinner led the bowling charts with 13 wickets at an average of 26.30, using his accuracy and skill to trouble the Irish batting line-up. His consistency and impact throughout the series earned him the Player of the Series title.
Mohammad Nawaz (Pakistan)
Mohammad Nawaz has been recognised for his impressive all-round contributions during Pakistan’s home tri-series featuring Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. In ODIs, he scored 104 runs at a strike rate of 114.28 and took four wickets. In T20Is, he added 52 runs and picked up 11 wickets at an average of 12.72. His match-winning 3 for 17 in the final against Sri Lanka sealed Pakistan’s triumph and secured him the Player of the Series honour.
How the ICC Player of the Month Is Selected
The Men’s Player of the Month shortlist reflects standout performances across Tests, ODIs and T20Is during a given month. The final winner is determined through a combination of expert analysis and fan participation. The independent ICC Voting Academy - made up of former players, journalists, broadcasters and ICC Hall of Fame members - contributes 90 percent of the vote, while the remaining 10 percent comes from fans registered on the ICC website. Voting typically concludes a few days after the shortlist is announced.
A Month of Noteworthy Achievements
The November 2025 shortlist highlights a diverse range of cricketing excellence, from dominant Test bowling spells to impactful all-round performances in limited-overs cricket. Together, Harmer, Taijul and Nawaz represent the high level of skill and competitiveness that defines modern international cricket.
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