Overview
- The men’s shortlist features Simon Harmer, Taijul Islam and Mohammad Nawaz after decisive November displays across Tests and a Tri-Series.
- Harmer took 17 wickets at 8.94 in South Africa’s 2-0 win in India, collecting both match and series honours.
- Taijul claimed 13 wickets in Bangladesh’s 2-0 success over Ireland, while Nawaz tallied 104 ODI runs and 11 T20I wickets, including 3/17 in the final.
- The women’s nominees are Shafali Verma, Esha Oza and Thipatcha Putthawong, reflecting standout performances at the World Cup and the Emerging Nations Trophy in Bangkok.
- Verma’s 87 and two wickets sealed India’s title, Oza amassed 187 runs and seven wickets to be Player of the Tournament, and Putthawong took 15 wickets with four in the final.