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Three outstanding cricket stars have been shortlisted for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for July. England's top-order batsman, Zak Crawley, stole the show with his remarkable batting displays during the Ashes series, leading England's fightback from the front. His 189 (182) at Old Trafford was a standout performance.
Meanwhile, Chris Woakes, the bowling all-rounder, made a significant impact upon his return to the England side. His brilliant bowling and crucial wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings in Manchester and seven wickets in the final Test, played a vital role in England's 2-2 series draw against their rivals.
Completing the impressive shortlist is Bas de Leede, the young Dutch batting all-rounder, who showcased an extraordinary performance during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe. His outstanding figures of 5-52 with the ball and a remarkable century (123) against Scotland ensured the Netherlands secured a spot in the Cricket World Cup for the first time since 2011. His achievement of achieving the rare five-wicket/century double in ODI cricket places him in an elite group of players alongside legends like Viv Richards and Paul Collingwood.
