Bumrah, the top-ranked Test bowler, provided stern resistance to Australia\u2019s resurgence in a compelling Border-Gavaskar Trophy series with destructive bowling spells, while Sutherland was in sparkling form during Australia\u2019s ODI encounters against India and New Zealand, twice winning Player of the Series accolades for her all-round contributions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Both players were crowned following a vote conducted among global fans registered at ICC's official website and a specialist panel comprising ICC Hall of Famers, former international players, and media representatives,\" ICC said in a release.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bumrah clinches his second ICC Men\u2019s Player of the Month crown from fellow nominees, World Test Championship wicket-takers Pat Cummins and Dane Paterson. Sutherland also wins her second ICC Women\u2019s Player of the Month prize, overcoming Smriti Mandhana and Nonkululeko Mlaba in the global vote.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bumrah\u2019s memorable year on the international stage drew to a close with more outstanding efforts in Australia, taking 22 wickets in December\u2019s three Tests at an average of 14.22.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As the home side grew in confidence, battling back from a 1-0 deficit to take the lead in the series, the seamer spearheaded India\u2019s resistance, first starring in Adelaide with four for 61. Onward to Brisbane and Bumrah blitzed the Australian batting lineup in the first innings, recording six for 76 in a fearsome spell in the first innings and three for 18 in the second.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Another nine-wicket return in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne included a spell of five for 57 in the second innings, upon which the 31-year-old set a new record for the highest rating points tally by any Indian bowler in history. Bumrah will be hoping for continued success in the coming weeks, where he is nominated for two of the top honours in the ICC Awards 2024 \u2013 the ICC Men\u2019s Test Cricketer of the Year Award and the coveted Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men\u2019s Cricketer of the Year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI am thrilled to be named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for December. It is always humbling to be chosen for individual accolades, and it is always nice to be recognized for your efforts,\" Bumrah, said. \u201cThe Border-Gavaskar Trophy was one of the most closely-fought contests ever, and it was an honour for me to go out there and perform for my country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
ICC Women\u2019s Player of the Month, Sutherland capped a landmark year with the bat and ball starring in Australia\u2019s recent wins over India and New Zealand, notching 269 runs at 67.25 and nine wickets in her five outings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sutherland began with four for 39 in a commanding victory over India in the second ODI in Brisbane, before she followed up in explosive fashion with the bat \u2013 striking 110 in 98 balls in the final match to claim the Player of the Series prize.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The subsequent series against New Zealand across the Tasman Sea saw another display of batting prowess, and the 23-year-old hit a statement 105 runs in just 81 balls en route to opening victory by 65 runs (DLS).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The second matchup saw her hit another 42 runs and take three wickets as Australia claimed back-to-back ODI series sweeps and Sutherland a second successive Player of the Series accolade.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The all-rounder is also in contention for the ICC Awards 2024 and is nominated in both the ICC Women\u2019s ODI Cricketer of the Year category and the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women\u2019s Cricketer of the Year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The second matchup saw her hit another 42 runs and take three wickets as Australia claimed back-to-back ODI series sweeps and Sutherland a second successive Player of the Series accolade.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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