Heather Knight, Sandeep Lamichane Voted ICC Players Of The Month For September

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For September, England captain Heather Knight was voted ICC women's player of the month while in the men's category, Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane got the most votes. 

Knight led England to a series victory over New Zealand, scoring 89 in the first ODI and 101 in the fourth. The allrounder scored a total of 214 runs in the five ODIs against New Zealand last month with a strike rate of 88.06 and took 3 wickets with an economy rate of 4.66.  

Lamichane played six ODIs and took 18 wickets in total with an economy rate of 3.17 during the World Cup Super League 2 last month. Against Papa New Guinea Sandeep took, 4-35 and 6-11, followed by 4-18 against Oman.

Commenting on Heather’s performance a member of the ICC voting academy member for September, Sana Mir, said: “Heather has been incredibly consistent not just as a player but as a captain and a leader. Her impact on the England Team is vital and her performances this month make her a worthy winner of the Player of the Month accolade.”

Commenting on Lamichane’ s performance JP Duminy, a member of the ICC Voting Academy for September said: “Sandeep is a great competitor with a unique skill and it’s great to see him dominating with the ball like he did last month in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 for Nepal.”