Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was named the ICC’s men's player of the month  thanks to his brilliant performances in the recently concluded series against Ireland and England, respectively, that concluded recently at home.

His impressive batting was instrumental in securing an historic 3-0 T20I series victory over touring world champions England, followed by the ODI and T20I series wins over Ireland.

In the ODI series against England, the all-rounder registered two half-centuries, the second of which coming in a familiar scintillating all-round display. A consolation win in Chattogram was inspired by Shakib, first thanks to his 75 in 71 balls and then with the ball as he took four for 35 in ten overs to seal a 50-run win.

In the T20I series that followed, Shakib skippered his side to a decisive 3-0 victory, with valuable runs in the first encounter, and key wickets across all three matches, in a string of impressive team displays characterised by excellent fielding and disciplined bowling.

His final performances in the month came in the form of three T20Is against Ireland, and Bangladesh sealed the series thanks to another outstanding display from the top-ranked all-rounder. A quickfire 38 from 24 balls rocketed the hosts to 202 for 3 from their 20 overs, before Shakib’s bowling prowess dismantled the Ireland chase with a brilliant five for 22 from his four overs.

This was Shakib’s second Player of the Month crown after winning it back fisrt in July 2021.

Apart from Shakib, Rwanda’s Henriette Ishimwe was named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month.