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India Gazette
7 days ago
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- India Gazette
Jay Shah congratulates ICC Player of the Month award winners for June 2025
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah congratulated South African batter Aiden Markram and West Indies all-rounder Hayley Matthews for securing the ICC Player of the Month awards for June in men's and women's cricket categories, respectively. South Africa batter Markram and West Indies skipper Matthews were announced as the winners of the ICC Men's and Women's Player of the Month awards for June 2025. Taking to X, Shah wrote, 'Congratulations to Hayley Matthews and Aiden Markram on their @ICC Player of the Month Awards. Aiden's performance to lead South Africa to the #WTC25 title was simply amazing while for Matthews this was her record-equalling fourth POTM Award after a great month with bat and ball.' Markram won the men's award ahead of team-mate Kagiso Rabada and Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka for his for Player of the Match effort in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at Lord's. The 30-year-old opener struck a solid 136 off 207 balls and featured in a 147-run third-wicket stand with captain Temba Bavuma in a successful chase of 282. The five-wicket victory helped South Africa win an ICC Title for the first time since the Champions Trophy in 1998. Markram also picked up a wicket each in the two innings. Matthews, who has previously won the awards in November 2021, October 2023, and April 2024, edged South Africa's Tazmin Brits and compatriot Afy Fletcher to become only the second player to win the award four times after Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner. The West Indies skipper scored 104 runs in the three ODIs against South Africa, which included a half-century in the third match. She also grabbed four wickets in the series. Her fine run continued in the subsequent 2-1 T20I series win. She was named Player of the Series for her two fifties in an aggregate of 147 runs and two wickets. (ANI)
Malaysia Sun
7 days ago
- Sport
- Malaysia Sun
Jay Shah congratulates ICC Player of the Month award winners for June 2025
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah congratulated South African batter Aiden Markram and West Indies all-rounder Hayley Matthews for securing the ICC Player of the Month awards for June in men's and women's cricket categories, respectively. South Africa batter Markram and West Indies skipper Matthews were announced as the winners of the ICC Men's and Women's Player of the Month awards for June 2025. Taking to X, Shah wrote, 'Congratulations to Hayley Matthews and Aiden Markram on their @ICC Player of the Month Awards. Aiden's performance to lead South Africa to the #WTC25 title was simply amazing while for Matthews this was her record-equalling fourth POTM Award after a great month with bat and ball.' Markram won the men's award ahead of team-mate Kagiso Rabada and Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka for his for Player of the Match effort in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at Lord's. The 30-year-old opener struck a solid 136 off 207 balls and featured in a 147-run third-wicket stand with captain Temba Bavuma in a successful chase of 282. The five-wicket victory helped South Africa win an ICC Title for the first time since the Champions Trophy in 1998. Markram also picked up a wicket each in the two innings. Matthews, who has previously won the awards in November 2021, October 2023, and April 2024, edged South Africa's Tazmin Brits and compatriot Afy Fletcher to become only the second player to win the award four times after Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner. The West Indies skipper scored 104 runs in the three ODIs against South Africa, which included a half-century in the third match. She also grabbed four wickets in the series. Her fine run continued in the subsequent 2-1 T20I series win. She was named Player of the Series for her two fifties in an aggregate of 147 runs and two wickets. (ANI)
Express Tribune
26-01-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis named ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of 2024
Listen to article Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis has been awarded the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year for 2024 following a standout performance in red-ball cricket. Mendis, who accumulated 1,451 runs across all formats, with an average above 50, excelled in 2024 and emerged as a key player for Sri Lanka. Prior to this year, the left-handed batter had only made one Test appearance but finished the year as one of the top performers in global cricket. The 26-year-old played a crucial role in Sri Lanka's successful bid for their first-ever ICC World Test Championship Final spot, and his match-winning contributions were pivotal in key victories. Mendis scored five centuries and three fifties, contributing significantly to Sri Lanka's victories over New Zealand, Bangladesh, and England. His finest performance came in Galle during the second Test against New Zealand, where he notched a career-high 182* in the first innings. This unbeaten knock, which included 16 boundaries and four sixes, helped Sri Lanka post a total of 602/5 and contributed to a 2-0 series sweep. Mendis also became the joint-third fastest to score 1,000 Test runs, equalling Sir Don Bradman's record by reaching the milestone in just 13 innings. In response to his achievement, Mendis said, "Winning two ICC Player of the Month Awards in 2024, along with being named the ICC Emerging Men's Cricketer of the Year, fills me with immense joy and pride. These accolades are a testament to the hard work and dedication I've put into my game, with the unwavering support of my coaches, teammates, family, and friends." He added, "Playing international cricket has always been a childhood dream, and having the chance to showcase my skills on such a platform is both an honour and a result of that relentless effort." Looking ahead, Mendis is eager to build on his early international success and reach the highest levels of excellence in the sport. "I would also like to acknowledge the immense talent of my fellow nominees — Gus, Shamar, and Saim — all of whom are exceptional players," he said.
