Abhishek Sharma nominated for the prestigious ICC price; Face another hero of the Asian Cup of India | Cricket news

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Tuesday the nominees for the male player award in September, with two Indian stars appearing on the limited list of three players. The Indian explosive opener Abhishek Sharma and the Kuldeep Yadav spinner will compete for the distinction alongside Zimbabwe’s first -rate striker, Brian Bennett. The duo played a crucial role in the triumph of India during the 2025 Asian Cup. Abhishek continued his brilliant season, relying on his record performances in the Asian Cup. He accumulated 314 points in seven appearances with an average of 44.86, hitting at an amazing rate of 200. Its constancy and its striking power helped India remain undefeated on the way to the title. The 25 -year -old also obtained the highest stick note ever recorded in the Masculine T20i, with 931 points, thus consolidating his status as a rising star in the format. While Abhishek led the bat, Kuldeep Yadav was the best Indian player with the ball. The 30 -year -old left wrist player finished the tournament as the best counter, winning 17 scalps with a saving of 6.27. He produced a memorable 4/7 against the United Arab Emirates at the start of the tournament and finished with 4/30 against his great rival in Pakistan in the final. Kuldeep won at least one window in each of the seven matches in India, which turned out to be essential to its invincibility. Brian Bennett from Zimbabwe impressed with the bat, scoring 497 points in nine T20i last month with an average of 55.22 and a typing rate of 165.66. He dominated the series against Sri Lanka and Namibia and played in the regional African final of the Male World Cup T20 ICC, with scores of 72, 65 and 111 during his first three sleeves. The form of Bennett was crucial to help Zimbabwe get a qualification place for the T20 2026 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

The men’s ICC Prize for the male player of September will ultimately reward coherence, winning performances and the impact on T20 internationals, with Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav at the head of the Indian challenge.