The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the shortlist of the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month for February 2025. This high-profile award serves to identify the top performances of cricketers from across the globe in a range of formats. In a surprising twist, three men and three women have been included, and among them, some popular names, such as Indian sensation Shubman Gill, were selected for their outstanding inputs on the field.
Shubman Gill Tops the Men’s Nominees
Shubman Gill, India’s ODI vice-captain and young opener, has made it to this prestigious list after his amazing performances across February. The exciting batting display by Gill in the current Champions Trophy and steady performance in the previous matches have been crucial in India’s triumph in the tournament.
In February, he scored a whopping 406 runs at a rate of more than 100, as he proved the capability of bullying the rival teams. Additionally, Gill’s current ascendancy to the top of the ICC Men’s ODI rankings is another feather on his cap. His consistent and calm batting at the opening has made him one of the brightest stars of international cricket.
Glenn Phillips (New Zealand)
New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips has also been shortlisted for the ICC Player of the Month award, as a result of his incredible batting efforts. Before creating an impact in the Champions Trophy, Phillips had showcased a great display in the Pakistan tri-series. In the course of the series, he made a brilliant 106 runs out of 74 balls in Lahore, a feat that contributed towards New Zealand’s improvement. Renowned for his aggressive and explosive style of play, Phillips continues to be one of New Zealand’s most precious assets in all formats.
Steve Smith (Australia)
Steve Smith is nominated for his 2-3 constant years of cricket. Despite being regarded as one of the best modern-day batsmen, Smith announced his retirement from ODIs after Australia’s semi-final loss to India. But with such a level of accomplishments and great displays in the last months of his career, he rightly deserves to be on the shortlist nonetheless. Smith established quite a name for himself as one of the most outstanding modern-day players in Australian cricket due to his skill and consistency through the years.
Women’s Player of the Month Nominees
Three fine cricketers have made it to the shortlist in the women’s section for their impressive game during February. All three hitting the headlines for their incredible achievements which have led to the nomination and are a testament to the hard work and commitment they put into the game.
Alana King (Australia)
Alana King, Australia’s experienced all-rounder, was nominated for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for her outstanding performances in February. With her dominating spin bowling and useful batting input, King was the backbone of Australia’s success during the Women’s Ashes series against England. Prior to turning out for the UP Warriors in the current Women’s Premier League, King had produced some match-winning performances, which have made her the ruling force in women’s cricket.
Thipatcha Putthawong (Thailand)
Thipatcha Putthawong hails from Thailand and is one of the nominees for ICC Women’s Player for the Month award. The Thai cricketer has been a constant on the ball and her performances in international competitions have given her recognition. She had this award in May of 2023 and getting again a second nod for this February stands as a testimony of her continued form and influence on the game. Thipatcha has really done great for the Thai women’s cricket team and has generalized the team recognition on the map.
Annabel Sutherland (Australia)
Annabel Sutherland, the young Australian all-rounder, joined the list of nominees in February following a string of strong performances. Sutherland has been among the most consistent performers for the Australian women’s cricket team, and her batting and bowling skills have seen her get a nomination.
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Already at 23, Sutherland has been nominated for other awards such as the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year and ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2024. Her maturity as an all-rounder on the pitch makes her a prospect for women’s cricket.
The ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month February 2025 nominations have reflected the unbelievable talent present in world cricket. With individuals such as Shubman Gill, Glenn Phillips, and Steve Smith in the men’s list and Alana King, Thipatcha Putthawong, and Annabel Sutherland in the women’s nominations, the lineup comprises some of the finest cricketers currently active in the game.
Dominating their teams, these cricketers have set new benchmarks in performances and provided sublime, unforgettable moments for cricket fans alike. All eyes will be on these stars when the voting opens as they battle it out for the cherished ICC Player of the Month award.
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