DUBAI – Pakistan’s legendary spinner Noman Ali has won the the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for October 2024, by edging out South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada and New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner.
He has also become the first men’s winner from Pakistan since Babar Azam was rewarded the same title in August last year.
The spinner played a major role in helping Pakistan to a thrilling 2-1 ICC World Test Championship series triumph over England during October, with the left-armer picking up a total of 20 wickets at an average of 13.85 across two Test match victories, the ICC said in its official press release.
Noman paid tribute to his teammates, who helped Pakistan fight back from an early defeat to clinch the series against England.
“I am delighted to be named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month and deeply grateful to all my teammates who helped me put my best performances forward to help Pakistan win a historic home Test series against England,” he said.
“It is always exciting to be a part of such memorable wins for your country.”
