Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma (ANI/IANS Photos)
It was immensely satisfying to score those runs and even more special to be part of successful run chases in front of our home fans, whose support always gives us an extra boost,” Gill said. “It feels fantastic to win my fifth ICC Player of the Month award, and I am grateful to the panel for this honour.
The India captain raised the bar in the next match, smashing 223 off just 133 deliveries in a breathtaking display of strokeplay. His innings powered India through a successful chase of 406, with the hosts winning by eight wickets with 39 balls to spare.
It was immensely satisfying to play my part in our victories at the Asia Cup and the Asian Games, and winning this award makes those triumphs even more special,” Shafali said. NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has extended his dominance at the ICC Player of the Month awards, while Shafali Verma has added another individual honour to India’s recent run of success, with the two stars named the men’s and women’s Players of the Month for September. Gill claimed the award for a record fifth time in the men’s category after a sensational ODI series against the West Indies, while Shafali earned her second monthly honour following influential performances in India’s Women’s Asia Cup and Asian Games triumphs. The double marked the third time India have swept both awards in the same month. “The pace of ODI cricket has gone up significantly, and you must think on your feet, assess the conditions quickly and adapt to the demands of the pitch and the target. With the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in southern Africa next year, we are determined to keep raising our standards and build a strong and balanced team capable of rising to the challenges ahead,” he added. “It is an incredible honour to win the ICC Player of the Month award again. “I am excited about the months ahead and determined to keep performing at my best, with the ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in February next year, another tournament to look forward to. The memory of winning the World Cup is still so fresh and special, and I can’t wait to be back on the field for an ICC tournament on home soil. It promises to be an unforgettable experience!” she added.