Nahida becomes first Bangladeshi woman to win ICC award

• Bangladesh left-arm spinner Nahida Akter
• Beat compatriot Pakistan Fargana and Sadia Iqbal 
• Nahida claimed seven wickets three-match ODI series

Bangladesh left-arm spinner Nahida Akter has been announced as the International Cricket Council Women’s Player of the Month for November. Nahida became the first Bangladeshi women’s player to win the award.

Nahida beat compatriot Fargana Hoque Pinky and Pakistan spinner Sadia Iqbal to win the award and was thrilled to accept the monthly honor.

Nahida claimed seven wickets in the three-match ODI series against Pakistan at Bangladesh’s Mirpur during November and was instrumental in setting up an important 2-1 series win for the Tigresses.

Nahida is already the highest wicket-taker for Bangladesh in Women's T20Is and the third-highest in ODIs.