Shubman Gill of India and Alana King of Australia were named the ICC Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for February 2025 by the International Cricket Council (ICC) today.
Gill wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month following a series of outstanding batting efforts in his team’s ODI series sweep over England and a spectacular century in the opening victory over Bangladesh in Dubai. Gill is fresh off India’s ICC Men’s Champions Trophy title.
In the meantime, spin maestro Alana King earns the title of ICC Women’s Player of the Month for the third consecutive year after leading her team to victory in the stand-alone Ashes Test match against England in Melbourne with impressive bowling performances.
Both players were crowned after a vote by international fans who had registered on the ICC website and a panel of experts made up of media representatives, former international players, and members of the ICC Hall of Famers.
Shubman Gill defeats Australia’s Steve Smith and fellow ICC Men’s Champions Trophy finalist Glenn Phillips of New Zealand to win his third ICC Men’s Player of the Month award.
After defeating Thai player Thipatcha Putthawong and her countrywoman Annabel Sutherland to win February’s honour, King took home her first ICC Women’s Player of the Month honour.
Shubman Gill run-scoring exploits throughout February helped him regain his position at the top of the ICC Men’s ODI Batter Rankings with 406 runs throughout the calendar month and an average of more than 100.
The 25-year-old had three successful ODI matches against England to start the month. He scored 87 and 60 in the first two ODI matches before a spectacular 112 in Ahmedabad completed a dominant run of performances and the series sweep.
As the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy got underway, he maintained his run with confidence, hitting a vital and fashionable 101 not out against a determined Bangladesh under the lights in Dubai to chase down 229 for victory and put India on track to win a trophy.
Shubman Gill, the February ICC Men’s Player of the Month winner, expressed his happiness at receiving the honour. Nothing motivates me more than playing well at bat and helping my nation win games.
“I’m happy I was able to take full use of the Champions Trophy 2025 lead-up, which was quite important. Both personally and as a team, we have had an incredible start to the year. I hope to win many more matches for India in what promises to be an exciting cricketing year.
During the Ashes series in Australia, King, the ICC Women’s Player of the Month, put on a string of devastating bowling performances. She also played a key role in the home team’s thrilling victory in the stand-alone Test match in Melbourne.
Alana King gained ground in the English middle order after winning the toss and choosing to bowl. She earned figures of four for 45, sabotaging any opposing momentum with the crucial wickets of Sciver-Brunt, Dunkley, and Wyatt-Hodge.
After England had to chase a substantial 270 to avoid losing the innings, King once again took charge in the second inning. She dismissed the dangerous Tammy Beaumont and then dominated the remainder of the order to record a career-best Test return of five for 53 and leave her name on the prestigious Melbourne Cricket Ground honours board.
“It’s been a big summer for the girls, and we’re obviously really pleased to have retained the Ashes the way we did,” said Alana King, the February ICC Women’s Player of the Month.
“I will always remember that series, especially the Test match, and was honoured to have contributed to that victory. An Ashes Test on the MCG is the greatest stage, and I’m incredibly honoured to have been a part of it.
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