Bangladeshi women's cricketer Nahida Akter was honored with the ICC Women's Player of the Award for November 2023, making her the first from Bangladesh to achieve this recognition.
In a historic moment for Bangladeshi women's cricket, Nahida Akter was officially recognized as the ICC Women's Player of the Month for November 2023. She becomes the first female cricketer from Bangladesh to achieve this prestigious honor, surpassing fellow compatriots Fargana Haque and Sadia Iqbal.
The award ceremony took place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, where Nahida Akter was presented with the esteemed ICC award by BCB CEO Nizam Uddin Chowdhury. Chief of BCB Women's Cricket, Habibul Bashar Sumon, graced the occasion with his presence, further highlighting the significance of Nahida's achievement.
Nahida's remarkable performance played a pivotal role in Bangladesh's historic victories against Pakistan in both T20 and ODI series. Notably, Bangladesh's women's cricket team scripted history by securing a T20 series win against Pakistan last August. In the ODI series held in November, Nahida emerged as the standout player, clinching the Player of the Series title after grabbing seven wickets.
Nahida Akter's recognition by the ICC underscores the growing prowess and talent within Bangladesh's women's cricket fraternity, signaling a promising future for the sport in the country.
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