Nathan Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge crowned ICC Players of the Month for June 2026
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New Zealand fast bowler Nathan Smith and England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge have been named the ICC Men's and Women's Players of the Month for June 2026 following their outstanding performances in international cricket. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the monthly awards on Monday, recognising the duo for their match-winning displays in Test and T20I cricket respectively.
Smith beat India captain Shubman Gill and Bangladesh all-rounder Mosaddek Hossain to claim the men's honour, while Wyatt-Hodge finished ahead of India's N Sree Charani and Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce to secure the women's award.
Nathan Smith shines in historic Test series win
Smith played a pivotal role in New Zealand's remarkable 2-1 Test series triumph over England away from home. Leading an inexperienced bowling attack, the right-arm pacer finished as the series' highest wicket-taker with 16 wickets at an average of 23.00. His defining performance came at Lord's, where he produced a sensational match haul of 9/132, including 6/70 in the second innings, helping New Zealand register a memorable victory and lay the foundation for their series comeback.
Reacting to the award, Smith said the recognition was special but insisted the team's success remained his biggest achievement.
"This is really special. It was a great tour of England for the boys, and this is pretty cool. I don't usually play for individual awards, but it's nice to receive this recognition and, more importantly, to have contributed to a series win," Smith said.
Wyatt-Hodge rewarded after record-breaking World Cup campaign
England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge claimed her second ICC Player of the Month award after starring in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on home soil. The experienced batter finished the tournament's league stage as the highest run-scorer, accumulating 302 runs. Wyatt-Hodge produced a brilliant 105 off 62 balls against Sri Lanka*, followed by an unbeaten 89 off 53 deliveries against defending champions New Zealand. She was named Player of the Match in both encounters, underlining her consistency throughout the tournament.
Reflecting on the honour, Wyatt-Hodge said the recognition made an unforgettable World Cup campaign even more memorable.
"I'm delighted to win the ICC Player of the Month award, especially since it came for performances at a World Cup on home soil. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup was a fantastic occasion for the game, and having the opportunity to play in the final at Lord's is a memory that my teammates and I will cherish forever," she said.
Smith beat India captain Shubman Gill and Bangladesh all-rounder Mosaddek Hossain to claim the men's honour, while Wyatt-Hodge finished ahead of India's N Sree Charani and Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce to secure the women's award.
Nathan Smith shines in historic Test series win
Smith played a pivotal role in New Zealand's remarkable 2-1 Test series triumph over England away from home. Leading an inexperienced bowling attack, the right-arm pacer finished as the series' highest wicket-taker with 16 wickets at an average of 23.00. His defining performance came at Lord's, where he produced a sensational match haul of 9/132, including 6/70 in the second innings, helping New Zealand register a memorable victory and lay the foundation for their series comeback.
Reacting to the award, Smith said the recognition was special but insisted the team's success remained his biggest achievement.
"This is really special. It was a great tour of England for the boys, and this is pretty cool. I don't usually play for individual awards, but it's nice to receive this recognition and, more importantly, to have contributed to a series win," Smith said.
Wyatt-Hodge rewarded after record-breaking World Cup campaign
England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge claimed her second ICC Player of the Month award after starring in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on home soil. The experienced batter finished the tournament's league stage as the highest run-scorer, accumulating 302 runs. Wyatt-Hodge produced a brilliant 105 off 62 balls against Sri Lanka*, followed by an unbeaten 89 off 53 deliveries against defending champions New Zealand. She was named Player of the Match in both encounters, underlining her consistency throughout the tournament.
Reflecting on the honour, Wyatt-Hodge said the recognition made an unforgettable World Cup campaign even more memorable.
"I'm delighted to win the ICC Player of the Month award, especially since it came for performances at a World Cup on home soil. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup was a fantastic occasion for the game, and having the opportunity to play in the final at Lord's is a memory that my teammates and I will cherish forever," she said.
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