Cricket’s governing body, ICC, has shortlisted Ireland’s Gaby Lewis, Bangladesh’s Sobhana Mostri, and USA’s Tara Norris for the Women’s Player of the Month for January, recognizing their stellar showings in the 2026 T20 World Cup Qualifiers.
Gaby Lewis, Ireland’s talismanic leader, aggregated 251 runs in six T20 outings at 124.87 strike rate. Though Bangladesh dismissed her team, her 73 there was superb. Her 276-run tournament lead underscored her importance to Ireland’s qualification push.
Sobhana Mostri lit up for Bangladesh, forging 229 runs with flair—45.80 average, 145.85 strike rate. She notched 59 against Thailand, 47 versus Scotland, and bowled a key wicket against PNG, marking her as a complete package at 24.
Tara Norris terrorized batswomen for USA, her 15 wickets the most in the event. January saw her claim 11, with three each against Namibia, Ireland, and Thailand. The 3/10 against Ireland was devastating, paired with 39 batting runs.
These nominations celebrate individual brilliance amid team efforts, with fan votes to decide the ultimate honor. Women’s cricket continues to thrill.