Shubman Gill, Alana King adjudged ICC Players of the Month
What's the story
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its men's and women's Players of the Month for February 2025.
Indian cricketer Shubman Gill and Australian bowler Alana King have been awarded the prestigious honors.
Gill's brilliant performances in India's ODI series against England, along with a crucial century in the 2025 Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh, won him the award.
Meanwhile, King's brilliant bowling in Australia's Ashes Test match win over England earned her the honor.
Gill's performance
Gill's journey to the top
Gill's third ICC Men's player-of-the-month honor came after he outperformed New Zealand's Glenn Phillips and Australia's Steve Smith.
The 25-year-old cricketer accumulated a staggering 406 runs in February, averaging over 100.
His sensational run started with three successful ODI matches against England, where he scored 87 and 60 before smashing a brilliant century in Ahmedabad.
Gill was also in sublime form during India's victorious Champions Trophy campaign.
King's achievement
King's exceptional performance in Ashes Test
On the other hand, Alana King played a key role in Australia's Ashes victory over England in Melbourne.
She won the accolade by beating her fellow countrywoman Annabel Sutherland and Thailand's Thipatcha Putthawong.
In the one-off Ashes Women's Test, King produced brilliant bowling displays that played a huge part in her side's win.
She was later adjudged the Player of the Series, scoring 37 runs and taking 23 wickets.
Gill's statement
Gill's thoughts on his achievement
Expressing his delight at receiving the award, Gill said, "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."
He added that he was glad to have made the most out of it during India's ICC Men's Champions Trophy campaign.
Award
About the prestigious award
The ICC acknowledges brilliant performances every month in men's and women's categories internationally, and therefore, those players are nominated.
Eventually, one of them is picked as the winner for that particular month.
Renowned journalists and former cricketers form the voting panel. Meanwhile, the public has 10% voting rights.
They have been handing out these monthly awards since the start of 2021.