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International Cricket Council reveals the latest players shortlisted for the ICC Player of the Month

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been nominated after an excellent start to the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 campaign in which he has picked 15 wickets so far.

Nov 7, 2023, 8:48 AM3 min read

Jasprit Bumrah is one of three cricketers short-listed for the ICC 'Player of the Month'. Image- ICC Cricket World Cup  Alex Davidson-ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday revealed the latest group of international players in contention to win the ICC Player of the Month awards following an action-packed month of cricket in October.

Also Read: Top 5 bowlers with the most wickets in a single edition of the ODI World Cup

ICC revealed the latest group of international superstars in contention to win the ICC 'Player of the Month'. Image- SA Sports Press
ICC revealed the latest group of international superstars in contention to win the ICC 'Player of the Month'. Image- SA Sports Press

ICC has nominated Indian cricket team's fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the 'ICC Player of the Month' for the month of October. Apart from him, ICC has also nominated Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand cricket team and South African batsman Quinton de Kock for this award. These three players had amazing performance so far in the ODI World Cup 2023.

Quinton de Kock scores 431 runs in the month of October

South African opening batsman Quinton de Kock had scored 431 runs in the month of October. During this period he had scored 3 brilliant centuries. He scored centuries in South Africa's first two matches against Sri Lanka cricket team and Australia cricket team. After this, he scored 174 runs against Bangladesh cricket team at Wankhede Stadium. de Kock also took 10 catches in the month of October.

The South African opening batter has already announced his retirement from ODI cricket at the end of the Cricket World Cup, but his impact remained as significant as ever during the Proteas' impressive start to CWC23 in October.

Jasprit Bumrah picks 15 wickets

On the other hand, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been nominated for ICC Player of the Month after an excellent start to the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 campaign in which he has picked 15 wickets so far.

Bumrah started his World Cup campaign with an impressive two for 35 against Australia at Chennai, before blitzing Afghanistan with four wickets for 39 runs in Delhi. This continued in spectacular fashion, with the seamer taking two for 19 in a Player of the Match display against rivals Pakistan in Ahmedabad which included the prized wicket of Mohammad Rizwan with a brilliant slower ball. 

Rachin Ravindra plays only 12 ODIs prior to the start of the World Cup

At the same time, New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra is the third player on the list of the ICC Player of the Month who has impressed in his first ever World Cup appearance with centuries against England and Australia.

Having played in only 12 ODIs prior to the start of the tournament, it can be said that Ravindra's lightning start to CWC23 took some by surprise, but the 23-year-old immediately grabbed the headlines with 123 in 96 balls as New Zealand secured a nine-wicket opening day victory over defending champions England. Ravindra followed this superb display up with half-centuries against Netherlands (51) and India (75), before a glittering 116 against Australia capped his memorable month.

Also Read: ODI World Cup 2023: Angelo Mathews makes history as the inaugural batter to be TIMED OUT in International Cricket

ICC Player of the Month: Women nominees

In the women's game, Nahida Akter is nominated for the ICC Player of the Month after producing a trio of wicket-taking performances in Bangladesh's T20 series win over Pakistan. Amelia Kerr scored runs aplenty during October, contributing strongly in both ODI and T20I contests against South Africa. Completing the line-up is West Indies all-rounder Hayley Matthews after her performances in the series against Australia.

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ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Full Schedule announced; India to face Pakistan on October 5

The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 schedule was revealed on Monday, with hosts India and Sri Lanka slated to play the opener at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on September 30.

Jun 16, 2025, 10:42 AM3 min read

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Full Schedule announced; India to face Pakistan on October 5

The schedule of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 has been released. The Women's World Cup will begin on September 30 with hosts India playing their first match against Sri Lanka at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Also Read: BCCI announce Indian women's squad for ODI and T20I series against England

The eight-team tournament will be a round-robin format with the top four teams advancing to the semi-finals. The much-awaited final will be played on November 2. Australia will begin their campaign against New Zealand on October 1 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.

India vs Pakistan Match details

Due to tension between India and Pakistan, Pakistan will play all its matches in Colombo, Sri Lanka under the hybrid hosting model agreed upon by BCCI and PCB. In such a situation, the teams playing with Pakistan including India will go to Colombo, which is a neutral venue.

The most awaited match of the group stage between India and Pakistan will be played on 5th October in Colombo.

Women's Cricket World Cup 2025: Venues

  • India : Bengaluru, Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam 
  • Sri Lanka : Colombo

The tournament will be held at five major venues in the two countries. Bengaluru and Colombo have been shortlisted as potential hosts for the final.

Women's Cricket World Cup 2025: Full Schedule

Day/Date Match Venue Time
Tuesday, September 30 India vs Sri Lanka Bengaluru 3:00 PM
Wednesday, October 1 Australia vs New Zealand Indore 3:00 PM
Thursday, October 2 Bangladesh vs Pakistan Colombo 3:00 PM
Friday, October 3 England vs South Africa Bengaluru 3:00 PM
Saturday, October 4 Australia vs Sri Lanka Colombo 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 5 India vs Pakistan Colombo 3:00 PM
Monday, October 6 New Zealand vs South Africa Indore 3:00 PM
Tuesday, October 7 England vs Bangladesh Guwahati 3:00 PM
Wednesday, October 8 Australia vs Pakistan Colombo 3:00 PM
Thursday, October 9 India vs South Africa Vizag 3:00 PM
Friday, October 10 New Zealand vs Bangladesh Vizag 3:00 PM
Saturday, October 11 England vs Sri Lanka Guwahati 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 12 India vs Australia Vizag 3:00 PM
Monday, October 13 South Africa vs Bangladesh Vizag 3:00 PM
Tuesday, October 14 New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Colombo 3:00 PM
Wednesday, October 15 England vs Pakistan Colombo 3:00 PM
Thursday, October 16 Australia vs Bangladesh Vizag 3:00 PM
Friday, October 17 South Africa vs Sri Lanka Colombo 3:00 PM
Saturday, October 18 New Zealand vs Pakistan Colombo 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 19 India vs England Indore 3:00 PM
Monday, October 20 Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Colombo 3:00 PM
Tuesday, October 21 South Africa vs Pakistan Colombo 3:00 PM
Wednesday, October 22 Australia vs England Indore 3:00 PM
Thursday, October 23 India vs New Zealand Guwahati 3:00 PM
Friday, October 24 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Colombo 3:00 PM
Saturday, October 25 Australia v Sri Lanka Indore 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 26 England vs New Zealand Guwahati 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 26 India vs Bangladesh Bengaluru 3:00 PM
Wednesday, October 29 Semifinal 1 (TBA) Guwahati/Colombo 3:00 PM
Thursday, October 30 Semifinal 2 (TBA) Bengaluru 3:00 PM
Sunday, 2 November Final (TBA) Colombo/Bengaluru 3:00 PM

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Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

Mitchell Starc surpassed Mohammed Shami to became the leading wicket taker in ICC finals. So, let's take a look at the bowlers with most wickets in ICC tournament finals.

Jun 12, 2025, 11:25 AM4 min read

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

Australia's star fast bowler Mitchell Starc added a big achievement to his name on Wednesday by becoming the bowler to take the most wickets in ICC tournament finals. Starc achieved this feat by taking two wickets on the first day of the World Test Championship 2025 final against South Africa at Lord's. Starc, playing his fifth ICC final, has taken 11 wickets so far and is expected to increase it.

Also Read: Highest wicket-takers in WTC 2023-25

With this, Starc also broke the record of Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami as soon as he took the second wicket. This record was earlier in the name of Shami, who had taken 10 wickets in four ICC finals.

So, let's take a look at the bowlers with most wickets in ICC tournament finals.

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

6. Glenn McGrath | 8 Wickets

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

The former legendary Australia pacer Glenn McGrath featured in a total of 5 ICC finals for the Baggy Greens and took 8 Wickets for his team. McGrath was one of Australia’s most important players for several years and he always stepped-up big time in finals of major tournaments.

McGrath was the second-highest wicket-taker in the 2002 edition of the ICC tournament with 8 wickets in 3 matches after Muttaih Muralidharan who has claimed 10 wickets in as many games.

5. Kyle Jamieson | 8 Wickets

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson also took 8 Wickets in the ICC tournament finals after appearing in 3 innings. In the 2019–2021 World Test Championship Final, Jamieson was named as the man of the match, after taking seven wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings.

4. Ravindra Jadeja | 8 Wickets

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

Ravindra Jadeja comes fourth on this list. Jadeja’s evolution from a utility player to a match-winner is reflected in his 8 ICC final appearances. In his 8 finals, Jadeja dismissed 8 players in ICC tournament finals.

His all-round prowess was key to India’s Champions Trophy triumph in 2013, where he was the leading wicket-taker. He has since played vital roles in T20 World Cup finals and two successive WTC finals (2021, 2023), as well as the 2025 Champions Trophy. 

3. Trent Boult | 8 Wickets

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

New Zealand's veteran pacer Trent Boult is true to the 'big-match player' tag with 8 wickets in his 4 ICC Finals. Boult played a massive role in the Kiwis' success in ICC tournaments and gave brilliant bowling performances in the finals as well.

Boult was also the joint leading wicket taker at the 2015 Cricket World Cup. In 2018, he became the third bowler for New Zealand to take a hat-trick in ODIs.

2. Mohammed Shami | 10 Wickets

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

India's star bowler Mohammed Shami now comes second in this list. In four ICC finals, Shami has taken 10 wickets at an average of 38.90, an economy rate of 3.95 and best bowling figures of 4/76 in the WTC final 2021 against New Zealand.

Shami is also the leading wicket-taker among Indian bowlers in ODI World Cups and also led all bowlers in the 2023 edition with 24 wickets in seven outings. He continued his magical run in ICC events with a five-wicket haul in his maiden Champions Trophy game (ongoing contest against Bangladesh).

Also Read: Most Runs in WTC 2023-25

1. Mitchell Starc | 11* Wickets

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

Australia's pace ace Mitchell Starc has became the highest wicket-taker in ICC tournament finals. The left-arm quick achieved the milestone during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's. Starc, playing in his fifth ICC final, has now taken 11 wickets across tournament deciders.

The milestone came in style as Starc struck early in South Africa's second innings, cleaning up Aiden Markram for a duck. He followed it up with the dismissal of Ryan Rickelton for 16, ending Day 1 with figures of 2/10 in a fiery spell.

He also became the joint second-highest wicket taker in ICC knockout games. He is sharing the spot with former Aussie legend Glenn McGrath and Mohammed Shami, who each have taken 22 wickets. The top spot is with former Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan, who has 23 wickets.

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Highest wicket-takers in WTC 2023-25

Bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins, and more, have dominated the WTC 2023-25 cycle. Discover the highest wicket-takers in WTC 2023-25 and get their stats and best bowling figures.

Jun 10, 2025, 11:48 AM3 min read

Highest wicket-takers in WTC 2023-25 | sportzpoint.com

As the ICC World Test Championship 2023-2025 is getting closer to the grand final, it is now time to look back at the bowlers with standout performances. They have constantly troubled batsmen which led to their team's success.

Who do you think are the ones with most wickets? Take a look at the highest wicket-takers in WTC 2023-25.

Jasprit Bumrah | India

Jasprit Bumrah holds the first rank in the list of highest wicket-takers in WTC 2023-25 | sportzpoint.com
Jasprit Bumrah in the World Test Championship 2023-2025. Image | Instagram 

Jasprit Bumrah had a remarkable campaign in WTC 2023-25 cycle and has taken the most number of wickets. He took 77 wickets in 15 matches, with an average of 15.09. 

Bumrah recorded five 5-wicket hauls in the cycle and also had his best bowling figure of 6/45 in an innings against England.

Read Also: Jasprit Bumrah becomes first-ever player to pick 200 Test wickets with an average below 20

Jasprit Bumrah stats in WTC 2023-2025

Span Matches Innings 

Balls

Overs Maidens Runs  Wickets 

BBI

Avg Economy SR
2023-2025 15 28 2362 393.4 91 1162 77 6/45 15.09 2.95 30.67

Pat Cummins | Australia 

Pat Cummins ranks 2nd in the list of highest wicket-takers in WTC 2023-25 | sportzpoint.com
Pat Cummins in the World Test Championship 2023-2025. Image | BBC

The Australian skipper, Pat Cummins, has done wonders with the ball, by taking 73 wickets in 17 matches. He is the leading wicket taker for Australia and can also be on top by showcasing his wicket-taking skills in the WTC final against South Africa. 

His best bowling performance in the tournament was a 6-wicket haul for 91 runs.

Pat Cummins stats in WTC 2023-2025

Span Matches Innings  Balls Overs Maidens Runs Wickets BBI Avg Economy  SR
2023-2025 17 33 3172 528.4 70 1792 73 6/91 24.54 3.38 43.45

Read Also: WTC Final: Australia and South Africa announce their squads

Mitchell Starc | Australia 

Mitchell Starc holds the 3rd rank in the list of highest wicket-takers in WTC 2023-25 | sportzpoint.com
Mitchell Starc in the World Test Championship 2023-2025. Image | Instagram 

Yet another Australian legend to feature in this list, who is just behind Cummins by one wicket. This fiery left-arm pacer have always been a key bowling of their team. He took 72 wickets in 18 matches total.

Mitchell Starc's best bowling figure in WTC 2023-25 includes a 6-wicket haul for 48 runs.

Mitchell Starc stats in WTC 2023-2025

Span Matches Innings  Balls Overs Maidens Runs Wickets BBI Avg Economy  SR
2023-2025 18 35 3062 510.2 77 1964 72 6/48 27.27 3.84 42.52

Other players with 60+ wickets in WTC 2023-25

Seems like the Aussies and Indians have purely dominated the bowling sides and got most wickets up their sleeves.

Read Also: Fav four in Test cricket: Kohli vs Root vs Williamson vs Smith stats in Tests

Here are the other players who crossed the 60 wickets mark and deserves a shoutout in the list of highest wicket-takers in WTC 2023-25.

Player  Span Matches Innings  Balls  Overs Maidens Runs Wickets  BBI Avg Economy  SR
Nathan Lyon 2023-2025 16 28 3077 515.2 69 1584 66 6/65 24.00 3.08 46.62
Ravichandran Ashwin  2023-2025 14 26 2673 445.3 61 1547 63 7/71 24.55 3.47 42.42

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11 Indian cricketers who are already inducted to the ICC Hall of Fame, as MS Dhoni joins the list

Here are the 11 Indian cricketers, including MS Dhoni, who have been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame list.

Jun 9, 2025, 5:36 PM2 min read

11 Indian cricketers to be inducted to the ICC Hall of Fame, as MS Dhoni joins the list - sportzpoint.com

Till now, 11 Indian cricketers have been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Former Indian captain and legend MS Dhoni became the latest Indian to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame list. 

Read Also | India's 2011 World Cup winning squad: Where are they now?

Along with MS Dhoni, Aussie great Matthew Hayden, South African legend Hashim Amla, former South African captain Graeme Smith, former Kiwi leader Daniel Vettori, and former Pakistan captain Sana Mir and English legend Sarah Taylor were also inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame 2025.

Here are the Indian cricketers who have been inducted into the prestigious "ICC Hall of Fame". 

Indian Cricketers in the ICC Hall of Fame

Name Brief Achievement Year
Sunil Gavaskar First to score 10,000 Test runs, 34 centuries 2009
Bishan Singh Bedi One of the greatest Indian spinners, 266 Test wickets in 67 matches 2009
Kapil Dev Led 1983 World Cup win, 434 Test wickets, 5,248 runs 2010
Anil Kumble 619 Test wickets, took 10 wickets in an innings 2015
Rahul Dravid 13,288 Test runs, known as “The Wall” 2018
Sachin Tendulkar 100 international centuries, 15,921 Test runs 2019
Vinoo Mankad First Indian to score 1000 Test runs and get 100 wickets 2021
Diana Edulji First Indian woman to get inducted, 100+ wickets in Tests/ODIs 2023
Virender Sehwag 8,586 Test runs, two triple centuries, 2011 WC winner 2023
Neetu David 141 ODI wickets, best women’s Test figures (8/53) 2024
MS Dhoni Led 2007 T20 WC, 2011 ODI WC; 10,773 ODI runs 2025

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Most runs in an over in tests

Who holds the record for the most runs in an over in tests? Prepare to be shocked as it's none other than India's pace sensation, Jasprit Bumrah, with a 35-run blitz! Join us to explore this historic feat and others who follow.

Jun 7, 2025, 11:20 AM3 min read

Most runs in an over in tests | sportzpoint.com

In test cricket, we often expect batters to dominate the scoring. But what if the biggest surprise came from a bowler? We're talking about the incredible feat of Jasprit Bumrah, who broke all the previous records for most runs in an over in tests.

Dive into this list of players who shaped this record for most runs in an over in tests.

1. Jasprit Bumrah (35 runs) | India

Jasprit Bumrah has scored the most runs in an over in tests | sportzpoint.com
Jasprit Bumrah representing India in tests. Image | Mint 
  • The over: 4, WD, 4, NB, 6, 4, 4, 4, 6, 1
  • Opposition: England

The current undisputed king of the "most runs in an over" record in test cricket is Jasprit Bumrah. He came out as an unlikely record-breaker and stunned everyone.

In July 2022, facing Stuart Board in England, Bumrah, who was captaining the side, smashed 35 runs in a single over.

The over included fours, a massive six off a no-ball, a wide, and even boundary off a bye, totalling 35 runs. Of these, 29 runs came off his bat directly.

Read Also: Fastest to complete 200 Test wickets by balls bowled

2. Brian Lara (28 runs) | West Indies

Brian Lara is a record-holder for most runs in an over in tests | sportzpoint.com
Brian Lara representing West Indies in tests. Image | TOI
  • The over: 4, 6, 6, 4, 4, 4
  • Opposition: South Africa

The West Indies batting legend, Brian Lara, was the first to achieve this milestone of scoring 28 runs in a single over, which is the second-highest score.

In December 2003, facing South African left-arm spinner Robin Peterson, he showcased his destructive power with a combination of fours and sixes.

Lara's ability to dominate even the best bowlers was a hallmark of his career.

3. George Bailey (28 runs) | Australia

George Bailey is one of the record-holder for most runs in an over in tests | sportzpoint.com
George Bailey representing Australia in tests. Image | TOI
  • The over: 4, 6, 2, 4, 6, 6
  • Opposition: England

A decade later, in December 2013, Australia's George Bailey equaled Lara's record during an Ashes Test against England in Perth.

Bailey hit 3 sixes and 2 boundaries, along with a quick two runs, to score 28 runs in an over facing England's pacer, James Anderson.

Read Also: Most Test wins as a captain

4. Keshav Maharaj (28 runs) | South Africa

Keshav Maharaj is one of the record-holder for the most runs in an over in tests | sportzpoint.com
Keshav Maharaj representing South Africa in tests. Image | Facebook
  • The over: 4, 4, 4, 6, 6, b4
  • Opposition: England

Adding to the list is another surprising knock of South Africa's left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj, who joined the list for most runs in an over in tests by scoring 28 runs off an over.

In January 2020, he took on England captain and part-time spinner Joe Root, in a match played in Port Elizabeth.

Other players with 25+ runs in an over in tests:

Player Runs Team Opposition Bowler Season

Shahid Afridi

(666621)

27 Pakistan India Harbhajan Singh 2005-06

Harry Brook

(644463)

27 England Pakistan Zahid Mahmood 2022-23

Craig McMillan

(444464)

26 New Zealand Pakistan Younis Khan 2000-01

Brian Lara

(406664)

26 West Indies Pakistan Danish Kaneria 2006-07

Mitchell Johnson

(446066)

26 Australia South Africa Paul Harris 2008-09

Brendon McCullum

(466046)

26 New Zealand Sri Lanka Suranga Lakmal 2014-15

Hardik Pandya

(446660)

26 India Sri Lanka Malinda Pushpakumara 2017

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