# Mushfiqur Rahim and Taijul Islam Nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month for May

*Bangladeshi cricketers Mushfiqur Rahim and Taijul Islam have been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for May.*

June 13, 2026 · Sports

## At a glance

- Mushfiqur Rahim and Taijul Islam nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month for May.
- Taijul was the leading wicket-taker in the Pakistan series with 13 wickets.
- Mushfiqur scored 235 runs and was named Player of the Series.
- Dipendra Singh Airee from Nepal also nominated for his performances in the Cricket World Cup League 2.

Bangladeshi cricketers Mushfiqur Rahim and Taijul Islam have been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for May. They are recognized for their performances in the two-Test series against Pakistan. Joining them in the nomination is Nepal's Dipendra Singh Airee. Taijul, the left-arm spinner, was the series' leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets at an average of 19.61. Mushfiqur was named Player of the Series, scoring 235 runs at an average of 63.25. Airee impressed in the Cricket World Cup League 2 matches, scoring 249 runs at an average of 49.80 and a strike rate of 110.66, along with taking 8 wickets. In the women's category, Lauren Bell (England), Gul Feroza (Pakistan), and Maddy Green (New Zealand) are nominated.

## Nominees' Performances

Taijul Islam took 13 wickets at an average of 19.61 in the two-Test series against Pakistan. He claimed 6 wickets for 120 runs in the second innings of the second Test in Sylhet. Mushfiqur Rahim scored 235 runs at an average of 63.25, including a crucial 137 in the second innings of the second Test. Dipendra Singh Airee scored 249 runs at an average of 49.80 and a strike rate of 110.66, along with taking 8 wickets in the Cricket World Cup League 2 matches.

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/sports/mushfiqur-taijul-icc-may-player-month-nominations