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Sharma, Gill Named For ICC Player Of The Month Award

Indian batters Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill have earned nominations for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for September. The duo will compete against Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza for the monthly honour.

LSN India · 6 October 2026

The International Cricket Council has announced its shortlist for the men's player of the month award for September, featuring two Indian batting prospects among the nominees. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill have been selected following strong performances during the month, cementing their places among international cricket's emerging talents.

Abhishek Sharma, who has impressed with his aggressive batting approach in recent months, continues to build on his reputation as a dynamic middle-order batter for India. His nomination reflects consistent performances that have caught the attention of the global cricket fraternity.

Shubman Gill, a cornerstone of India's Test and limited-overs setup, rounds out the Indian representation on the nominees list. The young opener has been a focal point of India's batting lineup across formats.

Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza completes the three-player shortlist for the monthly award. The winner will be determined following a voting process that considers performances across all international cricket formats during the month.