Shubman Gill nominated for the ICC Player Of The Month award
Shubman Gill has been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for February 2025. He is the lone Indian in the shortlist, which also includes Glenn Phillips of New Zealand and Steve Smith of Australia. Gill’s nomination comes on the back of a stellar performance in international cricket during February. He compiled 406 runs in five one-day internationals, averaging 101.50 with a strike rate of 94.19. This included impressive innings against England, such as 87 in Nagpur, 60 in Cuttack, and 112 in Ahmedabad, helping India win the series 3-0.
Gill continued his form into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, starting with an unbeaten 101 against Bangladesh and a valuable 46 against Pakistan. His consistent batting has been instrumental in India’s success and has earned him recognition as one of the top performers for the month. The ICC Voting Academy and fans will now vote to decide the winner, with the results to be announced soon. This nomination highlights Gill’s growing influence in international cricket and his potential as a future leader for India.