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In a remarkable achievement, Indian batting sensation Shubman Gill has been named the ICC Player of the Month for February. The young opener edged past Australian legend Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips to claim the prestigious award.
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Gill Outshines Smith & Phillips
The ICC shortlisted Gill, Smith, and Phillips for the award due to their outstanding recent performances in international cricket. While Smith and Phillips were instrumental in their teams’ campaigns during the Champions Trophy, Gill’s consistency across formats saw him emerge as the winner.
Statistically, Gill was in phenomenal form last month:
✅ Runs: 406
✅ Centuries: 2
✅ Fifties: 2
✅ Average: 101.50
✅ Strike Rate: 94.19
Gill played a crucial 87-run knock in Nagpur, followed by a 60-run contribution in the India vs England second ODI. He then went on to smash two magnificent centuries, ensuring dominant victories for India.
Notably, this is Gill’s third ICC Player of the Month award, having previously won it in January and September 2023.
What’s Next for Shubman Gill?
After playing a key role in India’s Champions Trophy triumph, Gill is set to lead Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. With impactful players like Jos Buttler and Rashid Khan in the squad, Gill’s captaincy stint promises to be one to watch this season.
