Cricket
The ICC has revealed the nominees for December 2025. India feature in the women’s list through Shafali Verma — but there’s a big surprise in the men’s category
India’s young opener Shafali Verma is the only Indian shortlisted, earning a nomination in the Women’s Player of the Month category after a sensational December
Shafali smashed 241 runs in 5 T20Is vs Sri Lanka, averaging 80.33 with a stunning strike rate of 181. She hit three consecutive fifties and powered India to a record T20I total
South Africa stars Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus also make the list after dominant performances against Ireland, including centuries and all-round brilliance
For the men’s award, no Indian player has been nominated. The shortlist features Mitchell Starc (Australia), Jacob Duffy (New Zealand), and Justin Greaves (West Indies)
Who Will Take the Honours? Starc’s Ashes heroics, Duffy’s wicket-taking spree, and Greaves’ double century have set up a tight race. Can Shafali bring the award home for India?