– The International Cricket Council has nominated two Pakistan stars and an explosive West Indies wicket-keeper for the Men's Player of the Month Award for August 2023.
The Pakistan captain stitched a crucial 118-run stand with Imam-ul-Haq in the second ODI that laid the foundation for a thrilling last-over encounter. Babar contributed 53 runs in the chase and was well-supported by Imam and the lower order. His exceptional form extended to the Asia Cup, where he scored a stunning 131-ball 151 against Nepal in the tournament opener. During the innings, Babar became the quickest player in the history of the game to score 19 ODI centuries.
Shadab's batting prowess was on full display once again in the second ODI, where he earned the Player of the Match for his 48 off 35 balls. His remarkable performance with the lower-order batsmen turned the game around, leading Pakistan to a thrilling victory. In the first T20I, Pooran stroked a measured 34-ball 41 that took West Indies to 149/6 after batting first. The total proved to be enough for the Windies as they sealed a thrilling four-run win over India.