Dubai, May 14 -- Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for April 2026 after starring in his side's ODI series victory over New Zealand.

Rana claimed eight wickets in three ODIs against New Zealand, continuing an impressive streak after also taking eight wickets in a three-match ODI series against Pakistan in March, according to ICC.

The award marks the first monthly ICC honour of Rana's career. He also became the first Bangladesh player to win the men's award since Mehidy Hasan Miraz earned the recognition in April last year.

"It's a great feeling to be named the ICC Player of the Month after performing well against a world-class side like New Zealand," Rana told ICC.

"To deliver on home so...