Lagatar24 Desk
Dubai, Jan 10: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced Ajaz Patel as the winner of the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for December 2021.
Notably, Ajaz Patel made history in December by taking 10 wickets in an innings against India at Wankhede stadium. With this he become only the third player in Tests to achieve that feat after Jim Laker and Anil Kumble.
Interestingly, the left-arm spinner played just one Test in the month and picked up 14 wickets at an average of 16.07.
“What a historic achievement! Taking 10 wickets in an innings is a feat which needs to be celebrated. There’s no doubt that Ajaz’s performance is a milestone that will be remembered for years to come, ICC Voting Academy member JP Duminy said Commenting on Patel’s performance.
On Sunday, India opener Mayank Agarwal, Australia pacer Mitchell and New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel have been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month (December 2021) on Saturday.
