The three men’s nominees are Pakistan captain Babar Azam, England all-rounder Harry Brook and Australian batter Travis Head.

Azam made plenty of runs across the four Tests that he played in December against England and New Zealand, managing two hundreds and three fifties across eight knocks.

England’s Brook made centuries during all three of his side’s Test match wins away to Pakistan, compiling 468 runs at an average of 93.60.

Australia’s Head also impressed with the bat during the nation’s four Test matches in December, finishing with 455 runs at an average of 91 with one century.

The three women’s nominees are New Zealand batter Suzie Bates, England all-rounder Charlie Dean and Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner.

It is the first time that Bates has been nominated for the award, with the New Zealander making 223 runs across Twenty20 and one-day international series against Bangladesh.

England’s Dean impressed with the ball during one-day international and Twenty20 series against the West Indies, claiming 18 wickets across both formats to make her the leading wicket-taker in both series.

Meanwhile Australian Gardner reached the top of the women’s T20 player rankings for all-rounders after her heroics with bat and ball helped Australia defeat India 4-1.

It is the first time Gardner has been nominated for the Player of the Month award, following a month that featured 115 runs at an average of 57.50 and seven wickets at 18.28.

The winner will be decided by a combination of votes by an independent ICC voting academy, comprised of former players and broadcasters, and public votes, with members of the public able to vote through the ICC website.