Bangladesh duo Mushfiqur Rahim and Taijul Islam have been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for May, alongside Nepal all-rounder Dipendra Singh Airee.

The nominations come after impressive performances from the Bangladeshi pair in their team’s 2-0 home Test series victory over Pakistan. Veteran batter Mushfiqur was named Player of the Series after scoring 235 runs at an average of 63.25, including crucial innings of 71 in the first Test and 137 in the second Test.

Left-arm spinner Taijul emerged as the leading wicket-taker of the series, claiming 13 wickets at an average of 19.61. His standout performance came in the second Test in Sylhet, where he registered figures of 6 for 120 in Pakistan’s second innings.

Meanwhile, Airee earned his place on the shortlist following an excellent all-round display in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 in Kirtipur.

The Nepal star scored 249 runs in six ODIs at an average of 49.80 and a strike rate of 110.66, including a century against the United Arab Emirates. He also picked up eight wickets at an economy rate of 4.52, with best figures of 4 for 24 against the United States.

In the women’s category, England fast bowler Lauren Bell, Pakistan batter Gull Feroza and New Zealand batter Maddy Green have been shortlisted for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for May.