Shubman Gill and Alana King Win ICC Player of the Month Honors

Shubman Gill of India and Alana King of Australia were named the ICC Men's and Women's Players of the Month for February 2025 by the International Cricket Council (ICC) today. Gill wins ICC Men's Player of the Month following a series of outstanding batting efforts in his team's ODI series sweep over England and a spectacular century in the opening victory over Bangladesh in Dubai. Gill is fresh off India's ICC Men's Champions Trophy title.

With 259 runs from three innings at an average of 86.33 and a century and two fifties to his credit, the opening batsman became the series' top run scorer against England. He was also named the Player of the Series after India defeated England 3-0 thanks to his outstanding effort.

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In the meantime, spin maestro King earns the title of ICC Women's Player of the Month for the third consecutive year after leading her team to victory in the stand-alone Ashes Test match against England in Melbourne with impressive bowling performances. Both players were crowned after a vote by international fans who had registered on the ICC website and a panel of experts made up of media representatives, former international players, and members of the ICC Hall of Famers.

In India's Champions Trophy opening match, the 25-year-old hit an even more impressive century with an innings of 101* (129), which included two sixes and nine fours. India began their winning campaign on a high note thanks to his innings, which enabled them to chase down 229 in 46.3 overs. After his outstanding accomplishment, Gill said he was thrilled to receive the honour and that he was looking forward to the exciting cricket season ahead, hoping to win a lot more matches for India.

Shubman Gill, the February ICC Men's Player of the Month, stated, “I am elated to win the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for February. Nothing gives me more motivation than performing with the bat and winning matches for my country. The lead-up to the Champions Trophy 2025 was very crucial and I am glad I was able to make the most out of it. It has been a phenomenal start to the year individually as well as for us as a unit. I am looking forward to an action-packed cricketing year ahead and hope to win many more matches for India."

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