The ICC Player of the Month nominees for February have been revealed, highlighting top cricketing performances from around the world. The shortlist includes standout players from the Men’s Champions Trophy and dominant figures in women’s international cricket. Fans and an independent voting panel will now decide the winners, set to be announced next week.
Men’s Player of the Month Nominees
Shubman Gill (India)
Gill delivered a stellar performance in February, regaining the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Batter Rankings. He amassed 406 runs at an average above 100, helping India secure a dominant series victory over England. His standout innings included 87 and 60 in the first two games before a match-winning 112 in Ahmedabad. Carrying his form into the Champions Trophy, Gill scored a brilliant 101 not out against Bangladesh, leading India to a crucial win under the lights in Dubai.
Glenn Phillips (New Zealand)
Phillips was a key player for New Zealand leading up to the Champions Trophy. He impressed in the Tri-Nation Series in Pakistan, smashing a 106 from just 74 balls in Lahore. His aggressive batting continued into the Champions Trophy, where he started with a 61 off 39 balls and took a stunning catch to dismiss Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan. His all-round contributions helped the Blackcaps secure a 60-run victory in Karachi.
Steve Smith (Australia)
Smith’s impact was more pronounced in Test cricket, where he led Australia to a 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka in the World Test Championship. As stand-in captain, he scored a dominant 141 in the first Test and followed it up with 131 in the second Test, earning the Player of the Series award. His performances pushed him back into the top five Test batters in the ICC rankings.
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Women’s Player of the Month Nominees
Alana King (Australia)
Australia’s premier leg-spinner was a game-changer in the Women’s Ashes series, particularly in the historic Melbourne Test victory. King dismantled England’s middle order, taking four wickets for 45 runs in the first innings. She followed it up with a career-best five-wicket haul in the second innings, sealing the series sweep for Australia.
Thipatcha Putthawong (Thailand)
Thailand’s young bowling sensation dominated the Nepal Women’s Tri-Nation Series. The left-arm spinner finished as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker, taking 14 wickets in six days. She also played a crucial all-round role in a tight win over Nepal, scoring an unbeaten 25 runs before taking four wickets for just 10 runs in a thrilling five-run victory.
Annabel Sutherland (Australia)
Sutherland delivered a record-breaking performance in the Women’s Ashes Test against England. She scored a remarkable 163 runs, becoming the first woman to score a Test century at the venue. Her commanding innings helped Australia secure an innings victory and cemented her place as one of the top all-rounders in world cricket.
Voting Process
The ICC shortlists three nominees each month based on performances from the first to the last day of the month. A panel of former players, journalists, and ICC Hall of Fame members cast 90% of the votes, while fans contribute the remaining 10% through online voting. Winners will be announced on the ICC’s digital channels next week.
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