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Three contenders in the women’s September award race

India and Sri Lanka are represented on the ICC shortlist.

Beyond the Score · AI-assisted editorial summary
Published here: 7 October 2026 · Source date: 6 October 2026

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The ICC has nominated Shafali Verma, Chamari Athapaththu and Sree Charani for its women’s Player of the Month award for September 2026. The announcement was published on 6 October. This is a shortlist announcement, not the result of the award.

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