Sahibzada Farhan and Arundhati Reddy Crowned ICC Players of the Month

Outstanding Achievements in T20 World Cup

Sahibzada Farhan, the Pakistani opener, has been honored as the ICC Player of the Month for his exceptional performances during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in February. Meanwhile, India's seam bowler, Arundhati Reddy, received the women's accolade following her impressive display in a T20I series against Australia.

Farhan's Historic Milestones

Farhan's remarkable achievements included surpassing Virat Kohli's record for the most runs in a single edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He also became the first player to score two centuries in one tournament, achieving this feat against Namibia and Sri Lanka. Over seven T20 matches, he accumulated 383 runs with an outstanding average of 76.60 and a strike rate of 160.25, which included two centuries and two half-centuries. His performances were particularly noteworthy as the final Super Eight matches and knockout rounds occurred in March, which will be assessed in the next evaluation cycle.

Farhan's Reaction

Expressing his joy, Sahibzada Farhan stated, "Winning this ICC award is an incredible feeling, especially for performances on the World Cup stage, where fans from around the globe are watching every moment. It makes it even more special. This tournament is one I will always cherish, and I aim to maintain this momentum in upcoming series and competitions. I am immensely thankful to my teammates for their unwavering support and belief in me—this achievement would not have been possible without them."

Reddy's Impactful Series Performance

Arundhati Reddy excelled with her seam bowling in Australia, playing a crucial role in India's 2-1 series victory in T20Is. She emerged as the leading wicket-taker, with impressive figures of four for 22, two for 30, and two for 35 across the three matches, concluding with an average of 10.87 and an economy rate of 7.25.

Reddy's Thoughts

Reddy expressed her gratitude, saying, "It is a true honor to be named ICC Player of the Month, especially knowing I contributed to a T20I series win in Australia. Defeating Australia on their home ground is always a challenge, making this award even more significant. This victory has greatly boosted our team's confidence as we prepare for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales this summer. We have a well-rounded squad, and I believe we will be a team to watch."

Nominees for the Awards

Sahibzada Farhan was selected for the men's award over competitors Will Jacks from England and Shadley van Schalwyk from the USA. In the women's category, Arundhati Reddy triumphed over Harshitha Samarawickrama from Sri Lanka and Fatima Sana from Pakistan.