Rachael Haynes and Babar Azam have been named ICC Players of the Month. Rachael Haynes and Babar Azam name ICC Players of the Month.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam named the ICC’Men’s Player of the Month‘ for March on Monday. While Australian opener Rachael Haynes name the women’s player of the month. Azam won the award after a string of thrilling batting performances in Pakistan’s multi-format series against Australia. Furthermore, His supreme contribution in the pulsating Test series was highlight by his record-breaking innings of 196 in the second Test. Salvaging a draw for his side against the odds on the final day in Karachi.
At the helm of his team’s batting unit. Azam also exploits in the subsequent ODI battles in March cemented his status as the month’s standout player in international cricket.
Babar Azam first player to win the award twice
Azam won the award ahead of fellow nominees Kraigg Brathwaite (West Indies) and Pat Cummins (Australia). Becoming the first player to win the award twice after being crown in April 2021.
Daren Ganga, a member of the voting panel and former West Indies international, said of Azam’s phenomenal March performances, “Babar wins this award not only because of the significant glut of runs score during the Pakistan vs Australia tour, but also because of his success with the bat across formats.” “It is a monumental achievement to be able to fulfill the burden of expectation as a captain and batter for Pakistan as host to an Australian team visiting after 24 years.” Haynes receive the award as a result of a strong performance on the way to Australia’s seventh ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title.
Her extraordinary feats at the top of the order, scoring 429 priceless runs in eight matches at an average of 61.28, were critical to her side’s unbeaten run to the final, where they eventually defeated England to cap a thrilling tournament.
She won the award ahead of fellow nominees Sophie Ecclestone (England) and Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa).
“Rachael Haynes has shown tremendous consistency for Australia,” former Pakistan captain Sana Mir said.
“With a big hundred in their first game, she set the tone for the tournament, and her contributions throughout the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup laid the groundwork for the other batters to build on. Haynes is an excellent batter and a leader in the women’s game.”
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