The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the nominees for the “Player of the Month” award for May, with Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi among the contenders. The ICC has shortlisted three players for the prestigious award, which also includes West Indies spinner Gudakesh Motie and Ireland’s wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker.
Shaheen Shah Afridi’s nomination is a result of his outstanding performance in May, where he claimed 10 wickets in T20 matches at an impressive average of 14.5. His exceptional form has been a crucial asset for Pakistan, and the team will heavily rely on his prowess in the crucial match against India on Sunday. This match has gained even more significance following Pakistan’s unexpected defeat against the USA.
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The weather forecast for New York on the day of the match suggests partly sunny skies with a chance of a shower or thunderstorm in spots. Conditions will be breezy, with winds from the west at 24 km/h and gusts reaching up to 30 km/h. Precipitation is expected to be minimal, with only 0.5 mm of rain. Humidity will be at 44%, with 69% cloud cover and a dew point of 12°C. The probability of precipitation is 40%, and visibility is expected to be around 9 km.
In a positive development for Pakistan, all-rounder Imad Wasim has made a successful recovery from a side strain injury and is set to play in the match against India. Imad sustained the injury during a training session, which kept him out of the final T20I against England and led to his precautionary rest during Pakistan’s opening World Cup match against the United States on Thursday. His return is expected to significantly boost the team’s performance and morale.
