Deepti Sharma Named ICC Womens Player of the Month, Marco Jansen Takes Mens Title

New Delhi, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : India’s seasoned all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been awarded the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for October 2026. Meanwhile, South Africa’s Marco Jansen clinched the Men’s Player of the Month title.

Sharma showcased her exceptional talent during the home series against Zimbabwe, outshining competitors like Bangladesh’s Sobhana Mostari and Australia’s Annabel Sutherland. The 29-year-old played a crucial role in India’s undefeated run across all six international matches in both the T20 and ODI formats.

In the first T20 match held in Raipur, Sharma delivered a spectacular innings, scoring 49 runs and taking two wickets. She continued her impressive form into the ODI series, where she not only took two wickets in the first match but also scored her second ODI century in the second match, claiming three wickets as well. Overall, she amassed 155 runs and took seven wickets during the series.

On the men’s side, Marco Jansen earned his accolade for his outstanding performance in the Test series against Australia, helping South Africa secure a 2-1 victory. This marks Jansen’s first time receiving this honor. He faced tough competition from Pakistan’s rising all-rounder Arafat Minhas and West Indies’ white-ball captain Shai Hope.

After losing the first Test, Jansen played a pivotal role in South Africa’s comeback. He excelled with both bat and ball, particularly in the second Test in Gqeberha, where he scored 85 runs and took six wickets across the match. His all-round performance was instrumental in South Africa’s innings and 31-run victory, leveling the series.

In the decisive third Test, Jansen continued his excellent form, contributing another significant half-century and claiming three wickets, ultimately leading South Africa to a remarkable series victory.