Simon Harmer, South Africa’s off-spinner, has been named ICC Males’s Participant of the Month for November after an impressive efficiency within the two-Check sequence in opposition to India.
The precise-arm spinner beat Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam and Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz to say the award, the primary of his profession.
Taijul surpassed Shakib Al Hasan to turn out to be Bangladesh’s main wicket-taker in Check cricket throughout the house sequence in opposition to Eire, whereas Nawaz performed key roles in Pakistan’s ODI sequence win over South Africa and the next T20I tri-series. Nevertheless, it was Harmer who finally emerged on high.
Harmer’s choice was underpinned by a dominant sequence through which he was additionally named Participant of the Collection, taking part in a pivotal function in South Africa’s historic 2–0 victory — their first Check sequence win in India since 2000.
“It is a privilege to be named the ICC Males’s Participant of the Month for November. Enjoying for my nation is a dream come true and anything that comes from it because of this is a bonus,” Harmer mentioned.
“I share this award with my teammates, coaches and assist employees and dedicate it to my household who permit me to exit and dwell my dream, usually having to go away them at house to take action. It is a privilege to be part of the Proteas staff and I hope to get pleasure from many extra profitable seasons with this exceptional group of individuals,” Harmer added.
HARMER SHINES AGAINST INDIA
Harmer emerged as the important thing performer within the Check sequence win over India, incomes the Participant of the Collection award after taking a formidable 17 wickets at a mean of simply 8.94, marking one of the vital dominant bowling shows in India in a long time.
Within the first Check at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Harmer made full use of the turning pitch, claiming eight wickets throughout each innings, together with figures of 4/21 and 4/30, serving to South Africa bowl India out cheaply and safe a thrilling 30-run win inside three days,
He continued his superb kind within the second Check at Guwahati, the place his 6/37 in India’s second innings performed a pivotal function in South Africa’s 408-run triumph — India’s heaviest Check defeat by runs.
Harmer’s constant line and size, sharp spin, and knack for troubling India’s high and center order made him central to South Africa’s success, together with his wickets proscribing the hosts to subpar totals in each matches.
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