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Indian cricketers Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma have brought pride to the nation by winning the ICC Player of the Month awards in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively. ICC Player of the Month Awards: Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma Bring Double Glory for India.
Gill was honoured for his outstanding performance in the ODI series against the West Indies, while Shafali received the award for her remarkable contributions in the Asia Cup and Asian Games. With this achievement, Indian players have claimed both the men’s and women’s ICC monthly awards in the same month, marking another proud moment for Indian cricket.
India captain Shubman Gill has equalled the record held by West Indies women’s team captain Hayley Matthews by becoming a five-time winner of the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award. The 27-year-old batter had previously won the honour in January and September 2023, followed by February and July 2025.
His latest award came after a sensational ODI series against the West Indies, where he produced match-winning performances. Gill scored a brilliant 110 runs in the first ODI against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram.
He then created history in the following match by smashing 223 runs off just 133 balls, becoming one of the fastest players to score a double century in ODI cricket.
His explosive innings helped India successfully chase down a massive target of 406 runs, reaching the mark with just two wickets down and 39 balls remaining. The victory was one of India’s most memorable ODI chases.
After receiving the award, Gill expressed his happiness, saying that performing in front of home fans and contributing to the team’s victory made the achievement even more special.
Meanwhile, explosive Indian opener Shafali Verma has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for her exceptional performances in major tournaments. The 22-year-old had earlier won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award in November after her match-winning performance against South Africa in the World Cup final at Navi Mumbai.
She has once again impressed with her aggressive batting and all-round contribution. Shafali played a crucial role in India’s Asia Cup triumph, scoring 360 runs at an impressive strike rate of 184.61 while also taking six wickets.
She continued her outstanding form in the Asian Games, scoring an unbeaten century against Bangladesh in the semi-final and contributing 48 runs in the final against Sri Lanka.
Her performances played a key role in helping India secure the gold medal. Shafali expressed confidence about maintaining her form in the upcoming ICC Women’s Champions Trophy scheduled for February.
