Mehidy Hasan Miraz - File Photo

DHAKA, May 5, 2025 (BSS)-Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz was
nominated for ICC player of the month for the first time in his career.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed in a press release
that the allrounder was shortlisted for the Player of the Month awards for
April alongside Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzurabani and New Zealand
pacer Ben Sears.

"Miraz made telling contributions at both ends of the crease in Bangladesh's
tied Test series against Zimbabwe, earning his first nomination for ICC Men's
Player of the Month," The ICC said.

"Nominated for the first time for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award and
aiming to be the first Bangladesh player to win since Shakib al Hasan in
March 2023, Mehidy (Miraz) enjoyed a prolific April with bat and ball, ending
the two-Test encounter as the Player of the Series," the release added.

Following his ten wickets in the opening Test defeat in Sylhet (five for 52
and five for 50), the allrounder then hit 104 in Chattogram - his second Test
century - before another five wicket-haul ensured the honours were shared.

Muzurabani became just the second Zimbabwean to reach 700 rating points in
the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings in April, reaching the landmark with a
Player of the Match performance in the first Test victory over Bangladesh -
Zimbabwe's first away Test win since 2021.

After taking three wickets in the first innings and with a healthy lead of 82
heading into the second, Muzarabani conspired to rip through Bangladesh's top
and middle order to claim six for 72 and set up a thrilling three-wicket
victory in Sylhet.

"Likewise on the opposing side, Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani enjoyed
significant success with the ball in hand to earn his side a share of the
spoils."

" New Zealand's Ben Sears becomes the third and final name on the shortlist
after blistering spells in his side's 3-0 ODI sweep over Pakistan."