Dubai, March 12 – Indian opener Shubman Gill has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February, following his stellar performances in the ICC Champions Trophy and India's home series against England. Gill outperformed Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips to secure the prestigious award.
As per agency report, Gill displayed remarkable consistency throughout February, amassing 406 runs in five ODIs at an impressive average of 101.50 and a strike rate of 94.19. He played a crucial role in India’s 3-0 sweep against England, scoring two half-centuries and a century in the series. His contributions included 87 runs in the first ODI in Nagpur, 60 in the second in Cuttack, and a brilliant 112 in the third ODI in Ahmedabad. His 102-ball innings in Ahmedabad, featuring 14 fours and three sixes, earned him both the Player of the Match and the Player of the Series awards.
Gill continued his exceptional form in the Champions Trophy, scoring a century (101 runs) against Bangladesh in India’s opening match in Dubai. He followed this with a steady 46 against Pakistan, helping India secure comfortable victories in both encounters.
This marks the third time Gill has received the ICC Player of the Month award, having previously won it twice in 2023 (January and September).
