Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been awarded the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for April 2025, following his outstanding performance in the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe.
The 27-year-old cricketer surpassed competition from Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani and New Zealand’s Ben Sears to claim the honor, which is decided through a global vote incorporating input from fans and a specialist panel comprising ICC Hall of Famers, former international players, and media representatives.
This marks Mehidy’s maiden receipt of the monthly accolade, making him only the third Bangladeshi to achieve this feat, following in the footsteps of Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan. The last Bangladeshi to win the award was Shakib, in March 2023.
“It’s an incredible honour to win the ICC Men’s Player of the Month,” Mehidy said in a statement. “Moments like these remind me of my journey — being named Player of the Tournament in the 2016 ICC Under-19 World Cup was a massive encouragement early in my career, and this award feels just as special.”
He added: “Recognition like this from the ICC motivates me to keep pushing harder and performing consistently for my country. I want to thank my teammates, coaches, and the fans — this award belongs to all of them too.”
Miraz displayed sublime form throughout the Zimbabwe series, making significant contributions with both bat and ball. He concluded the series with 116 runs at an average of 38.66 and took 15 wickets at an impressive average of 11.86.
In the first Test in Sylhet, despite Bangladesh’s three-wicket loss, Mehidy stood out with match figures of 10 wickets — 5 for 52 in the first innings and 5 for 50 in the second — keeping the hosts competitive throughout the match.
The second Test in Chattogram witnessed the all-rounder deliver a match-winning performance. After Zimbabwe were dismissed cheaply, Mehidy scored a composed 104 off 162 deliveries, marking his second century in Test cricket. He then dismantled the visitors in the second innings with figures of 5 for 32, helping Bangladesh secure a commanding victory by an innings and 106 runs and level the series 1-1.
His efforts not only earned him the Player of the Series award but also propelled him to the number two position in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings for all-rounders — his highest career ranking to date.
In the women’s category, Scotland’s captain Kathryn Bryce was named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for April. While her team did not qualify for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India, Bryce’s individual brilliance was widely acknowledged.
She amassed 293 runs in five matches during the Qualifier in Pakistan at an average of 73.25, including a match-winning 131 not out against Ireland, 91 versus Pakistan, and 60 against Thailand. The 27-year-old also took six wickets and was named Player of the Series.
“It’s a real honour to win this award,” said Bryce. “Knowing that it’s being voted for by the global cricket community makes it that extra bit special. Even just to be nominated alongside players like Fatima Sana and Hayley Matthews was amazing.”
