Shubman Gill has been nominated for the ICC ‘Player of the Month’ for February, alongside Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips. In February, Gill scored 406 runs in five ODIs, averaging 101.50 with a strike rate of 94.19, earning the ‘Player of the Series’ title in India’s 3-0 win against England. He continued his form with an unbeaten 101 against Bangladesh and 46 against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. Steve Smith excelled in a Test series against Sri Lanka, while Glenn Phillips contributed significantly to New Zealand’s success in a tri-series and the Champions Trophy.
Image of Shubman Gill (right) alongside Rohit Sharma.© AFP
Building on his outstanding performance in the ODI series versus England last month, Indian top-order batsman Shubman Gill has been put forward for the ICC ‘Player of the Month’ for February, alongside Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips. Currently in Dubai with the Indian team for the ongoing Champions Trophy, Gill amassed 406 runs with an average of 101.50 and a strike rate of 94.19 over five ODIs in February. He excelled in the three-match series against England, scoring 87 (in Nagpur), 60 (in Cuttack), and 112 (in Ahmedabad) and earned the title ‘Player of the Series’ in India’s 3-0 victory.
Following that, Gill made an unbeaten 101 against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy and contributed a crucial 46 against Pakistan, helping India reach the semifinals of this prestigious tournament.
On the other hand, Australia’s captain Smith impressed in the Test series against Sri Lanka, with scores of 141 and 131 in the two matches played, achieving a strike rate of 136.00 and was named ‘Player of the Series’ for his performance.
In the one-day series, he managed scores of 12 and 29.
Meanwhile, New Zealand’s Phillips scored 236 in five ODIs at a strike rate of 124.21. His three unbeaten innings were vital in leading New Zealand to victory in the tri-series hosted in Pakistan, which also included South Africa. His performances included 106 against Pakistan in Lahore, 28 against South Africa at the same venue, and 20 against Pakistan in Karachi during the final.
He continued his form into the Champions Trophy with a score of 61 against Pakistan in Karachi, followed by another unbeaten 21 against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.
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