Sports Desk:

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has become the third player from Bangladesh to be named ICC Player of the Month, after the sport’s governing body announced him as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for April 2025.

Mehidy is the third Bangladeshi cricketer to win the men’s monthly award and the first in over two years. Shakib Al Hasan was the last to receive the honour, in March 2023, while Mushfiqur Rahim is the only other Bangladeshi to have won it.

Outstanding performances with both bat and ball during a two-Test home series against Zimbabwe earned Mehidy the award. His impressive run of form also propelled him to the number two spot among all-rounders in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings — the highest position of his career so far.

The 27-year-old was named Player of the Series after taking 15 wickets, including three five-wicket hauls, and scoring his second Test century (104) in the second match in Chattogram. Bangladesh won that game by an innings and 106 runs to level the series 1–1.

Mehidy, who was also named Player of the Match in Chattogram, beat out Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani and New Zealand’s Ben Sears to clinch the monthly award.

“It’s an incredible honour to win the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award. The ICC Awards are the ultimate recognition for any cricketer, and to receive this from a global vote means a lot to me. 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.

“I am truly delighted. This award will be a big source of inspiration for me to keep giving my best and contributing to Bangladesh’s success on the world stage. As cricketers, we dream of making an impact and bringing joy to our fans. 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,” said Mehidy Hasan Miraz.