Nominees for ICC Men’s Player of the Month for October announced
Two remarkable all-rounders and an incredible skipper have been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for October 2026.
Marco Jansen (South Africa)
The South Africa all-rounder delivered a series-defining performance against Australia, making valuable contributions with both bat and ball across the three ICC World Test Championship fixtures to help the Proteas clinch the series 2-1.
His standout effort came in the second Test at Gqeberha, where he scored 85 and claimed six wickets to help South Africa secure an innings and 31-run victory.
He followed it up with another half-century and three wickets in the series-deciding third Test as South Africa completed a turnaround in the series.
His consistent performances also saw him rise to the top of the ICC Men's Test All-Rounder Rankings.
Arafat Minhas (Pakistan)
5 ODIs | 149 runs at 29.80 (SR 119.20) | 9 wickets at 23.22 (Econ 5.13)
Arafat Minhas emerged as one of Pakistan's standout performers in their home ODI tri-series triumph, producing impactful performances with both bat and ball.
He starred against England with a crucial 59 before returning figures of 6/40, recording the second-best ODI bowling figures by a Pakistan bowler on home soil.
The all-rounder continued his fine form in the final against Sri Lanka, smashing 61 off just 31 deliveries to help Pakistan chase down 326 and lift the trophy.
His contributions throughout the tournament earned him the Player of the Series award.
Shai Hope (West Indies)
Shai Hope enjoyed a remarkable month with the bat, producing a series of match-winning performances against India across the ODI and T20I series.
He struck an unbeaten 162 in the third ODI in New Chandigarh, leading the West Indies' successful chase of 352, their highest-ever successful ODI run chase.
Hope carried that momentum into the five-match T20I series, registering two centuries, including an unbeaten 102 off 50 deliveries in the fourth match.
His remarkable consistency saw him finish the T20I series with 261 runs at a staggering strike rate of 190.51.
