ICC Player of the Month: Arundhati Reddy Shines in February T20I Series Against Australia India’s medium pacer Arundhati Reddy has been honored as the ICC Player of the Month for February for her standout performances during the T20I series against Australia. The award recognizes her crucial role in helping India secure a 2-1 victory in the three-match series Down Under. Reddy’s seam bowling was instrumental in the team’s success, with her consistent figures of 4/22, 2/30, and 2/35 across the matches. She finished the series as the leading wicket-taker, averaging 10.87 runs per wicket and maintaining an economy rate of 7.25. Reddy expressed her gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing the significance of the win on Australian soil. “It’s a real honour to be named ICC Player of the Month, and even more special knowing I was able to contribute to a T20I series win in Australia,” she said. “Beating Australia on their home turf is never easy, which makes this award even more meaningful.” She also highlighted the confidence boost the series win provided for the team as they prepare for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales later this year. “We’ve got a well-balanced squad, and I believe we’ll be a team to watch,” she added. In addition to Reddy’s accolade, Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan was named the ICC Player of the Month for Men’s T20 World Cup for his extraordinary performances. Farhan broke Virat Kohli’s record for the highest individual score in a single edition of the tournament and became the first player to score two centuries in one T20 World Cup, against Namibia and Sri Lanka. He amassed 383 runs in seven matches at an average of 76.60, with a strike rate of 160.25.#australia #t20i_series #icc_womens_t20_world_cup #arundhati_reddy #icc_player_of_the_month
For breaking Virat Kohli's record, Pakistan batter named ICC Player of the Month Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan was named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February 2026 after a standout performance at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka. His achievement came after surpassing a long-standing record set by Virat Kohli, who previously held the mark for most runs in a single edition of the tournament. Farhan finished as the highest run-scorer with 383 runs in seven matches (six innings) at an average of 76.60. His performance included two centuries and two half-centuries, achieved at a strike rate of 160.25. This surpassed Kohli’s previous record of 319 runs in the 2014 edition. Farhan’s dominance was further highlighted by his inclusion in the ICC Team of the Tournament. His efforts also saw him become the first batter to score two centuries in a single men’s T20 World Cup, achieving the milestone against Namibia and Sri Lanka. He formed a record 176-run partnership with Fakhar Zaman, the highest for any wicket in T20 internationals. The award marks Farhan’s first ICC Player of the Month honor, making him the first Pakistan batter to win the accolade since Haris Rauf in November 2024. Speaking about the recognition, Farhan expressed his gratitude and pride, emphasizing the significance of the achievement. “It’s an incredible feeling to win this ICC award, especially for performances on the World Cup stage, where fans from all over the world are watching every moment. That makes it even more special,” he said. He also acknowledged his teammates’ support, stating that their belief in him was crucial to his success. Farhan’s campaign at the World Cup not only solidified his status as a top performer but also positioned him as a key player for Pakistan’s future challenges.#virat_kohli #sahibzada_farhan #fakhar_zaman #icc_player_of_the_month #icc_team_of_the_tournament
