Shakib nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month for March

Shakib al Hasan among three players who produced some stellar performances during March will be vying for the Men's Player of the Month award, said International Cricket Council in its website.

Other two players are Kane Williamson of New Zealand and Asif Khan of the United Arab Emirates.

Bangladesh have become a force to be reckoned with at home and a lot of it has been down to the all-round exploits of experienced all-rounder Shakib.

Shakib was one of the few bright spots for Bangladesh in the three-match one day international series against England, finishing both as the highest run-scorer and wicket-taker for the Tigers. 

In Bangladesh's only win of the series, Shakib starred with a 71-ball 75 and followed it up with a four-for to take home the Player of the Match in the hosts' 50-run win.

His form carried over to the Twenty20 international series, where Bangladesh recorded a historic 3-0 whitewash over the T20 world champions. 

Shakib picked up a wicket in each of the three T20Is while finishing the game for his side in the opening match with an unbeaten 24-ball 34.

Shakib was at the top of his game when Ireland came visiting, scoring a match-winning 93 in the first ODI. 

Later in the second T20I of the series, the 36-year old smashed a 24-ball 38* and then went to pick up five wickets inside the Powerplay in dominating all-round display.

In the 12 games played in March, Shakib scored 353 runs and scalped 15 wickets.