The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the nominees for the ICC Player of the Month for October awards.

Three outstanding players of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 will compete for the prestigious ICC Men's Player of the Month award in October 2023. These exceptional players had a significant impact on the tournament.

The nominations for the ICC Men's Player of the Month include three of the best players from October's group stage matches at the World Cup in India. The list includes Jasprit Bumrah from India, Quinton de Kock from South Africa and Rachin Ravindra from New Zealand.

Quinton de Kock (South Africa):

Quinton de Kock, the dynamic left-handed opener from South Africa, has been a shining star during the ongoing Cricket World Cup. In October alone, he amassed a total of 431 runs. De Kock's performance was highlighted by three centuries, including in South Africa's first World Cup matches against Sri Lanka and Australia. He also showed his brilliance with a brilliant 174 against Bangladesh in Mumbai. Not just limited to his batting skills, De Kock also impressed behind the stumps, taking ten catches and completing one stumps, showcasing his all-round abilities.

Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand)

The New Zealander was a breath of fresh air in his first World Cup, scoring a total of 406 runs at an average of 81.20 in New Zealand's first six games at the tournament in October.

Ravindra turned heads with an unbeaten knock of 123 against England in the tournament opener and followed that up with a century later in the month when he scored an equally impressive knock of 116 against Australia.

The 23-year-old further developed his all-round skills by also taking three wickets with his slow left-handed bat during the month, capping a sensational October.

Jasprit Bumrah (India)

The Indian pacer didn't let up for a second after his return from injury as he picked up a total of 14 wickets for his team in October.

Bumrah was at his best as India remained unbeaten in the World Cup, with the right-armer conceding a paltry 3.91 runs per over, posting one of the best economy rates of the tournament.

Bumrah's best figures came with 4-39 against Afghanistan earlier this month, while his 16 with the bat and 3-32 with the ball against England at the end of October were equally impressive.

These three players left an indelible mark at the World Cup in October and their exceptional contributions have made them a candidate for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award. It is a difficult decision given the outstanding performances that have added excitement and quality to the tournament.