India's emerging young talents, Abhishek Sharma and spin wizard Kuldeep Yadav, have. Been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award for September. Both Indian players delivered exceptional performances during the Asia Cup, capturing global attention. Joining them in the race for this prestigious award is Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett, who also had an outstanding September. The winner from these three nominees will be announced soon.
Abhishek Sharma's Asia Cup Brilliance
Historic T20I Ranking Achievement
Abhishek Sharma impressed everyone with his explosive batting during the Asia Cup. While India clinched the title by defeating Pakistan in the final,. Abhishek was named Player of the Tournament for his remarkable performance. Throughout the tournament, Abhishek played seven T20 International matches, scoring 314. Runs at an impressive strike rate of over 200, including three half-centuries.
Abhishek Sharma also asserted his dominance in the ICC T20I rankings. He achieved a rating of 931, which is the highest ever rating in the history of ICC T20I rankings. This in itself is a significant record that won't be easily broken. It will be interesting to see if Abhishek can further improve his rating.
Kuldeep Yadav and Brian Bennett's Impact
Kuldeep Yadav, the other Indian nominee, showcased his spin magic in the Asia Cup 2025. He claimed 17 wickets in the tournament with an impressive economy rate of just 6. 27, while against UAE, he took four wickets for only seven runs, and in the final against Pakistan, he secured four wickets for 30 runs. Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett also had a stellar September, accumulating 497 runs at an average of 55. 22 and a strike rate of 165, while 66.
