Following a string of dominant ODI performances, India's Shubman Gill was crowned the ICC Men's Player of the Month for January 2023 this past Monday. To earn his first such accolade, Gill had to edge out strong competition from New Zealand's Devon Conway and India's own Mohammed Siraj. The 23-year-old is the first Indian representative to win the award since Virat Kohli's victory in October 2022.
India star batter Shubman Gill on Monday was named the ICC Men’s Player of the month for January 2023, following a series of impressive knocks in the ODI format. Gill overcame a tough fight to claim his first ICC Men’s Player of the Month award, surpassing New Zealand opener Devon Conway and Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj in the voting. The 23-year-old young opener became the first Indian to win the award since Virat Kohli in October 2022.
Meanwhile, Grace Scrivens, the captain of England's U-19 side, became the youngest person to receive the Women's Player of the Month award after her exceptional all-round contributions to the first ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Back to Gill, January proved to be a landmark month for the batsman in white-ball cricket, underscored by a brilliant double-century against the Black Caps.
Gill also made history as the youngest Indian player to ever register centuries in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. His candidacy for the award was undeniable, as he amassed a total of 567 runs throughout January, which included three scores of 100 or more. Global fans were left impressed by the way he combined technical grace with a powerful, attacking approach at the crease.
In an official ICC press release, Gill shared that January was already a memorable month for him, and receiving this award only adds to that feeling. He expressed that being recognized for his hard work is deeply encouraging and provides a significant confidence boost, particularly as India prepares for the critical lead-up to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on home turf. He also made sure to credit his coaches and teammates for their ongoing support.