The ICC has announced its Men’s Player of the Month nominees for May 2025, and this time, all three players come from associate nations — a rare and exciting occurrence.
Brandon McMullen – Leading Scotland from the Front
Scottish all-rounder Brandon McMullen had an impressive run in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 during May.
- He scored 233 runs in 5 ODIs, averaging 58.25 with a strike rate of 107.87.
- He also took 10 wickets, making key contributions with the ball.
McMullen’s standout performance came against the Netherlands, where he smashed his fourth ODI century, powering Scotland to 380/9 — their highest-ever ODI score. He later backed it up by taking 4 wickets for 55 runs, sealing a 145-run victory.
Milind Kumar – All-Round Brilliance for USA
American all-rounder Milind Kumar also made headlines with both bat and ball.
- He scored 201 runs in 4 ODIs with an average of 67.
- He claimed 9 wickets, showcasing his value in every department.
His game-changing performance came against Oman, where he picked 5 wickets and scored 68 runs off 65 balls, taking the game to a Super Over — becoming the first American to score a half-century and take 5 wickets in the same ODI. Against Canada, he hit an unbeaten 115 off 67 balls, registering his second ODI century.
Muhammad Waseem – Captain Marvel for UAE
UAE captain Muhammad Waseem led his side to a historic T20I series win against Bangladesh in May.
- He scored 145 runs in 3 T20Is, including two consecutive fifties.
- His explosive 82 off 42 balls in the second T20I was crucial in securing a two-wicket win.
- He was awarded Player of the Series.
Waseem also contributed in ODIs, scoring 169 runs in 5 matches, proving his consistency across formats.
Associate Nations Shine in ICC Men’s Player of the Month
The May 2025 edition of the ICC Men’s Player of the Month shows how associate nations are stepping up on the global stage. Whether it’s McMullen’s power hitting, Kumar’s all-round dominance, or Waseem’s inspirational leadership — these players have earned their spot in the spotlight.
