Question: Who has won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for his outstanding performance in February 2021?
(a) Rohit Sharma
(b) Rishabh Pant
(c) Ravichandran Ashwin
(d) Joe Root
Answer :(c)
Related facts:
- On 9 March 2021, Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was named as the Men’s Player of the Month (February) by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
- The award has been conferred for his impressive bowling performance and a century in the India-England Test Series, 2021.
- He took 24 wickets in three Tests, two five-wicket hauls with best figure of 6/61.
- Ashwin became the 4th Indian bowler and 16th player to take 400 Test wickets in the third match against England.
- Also, England’s Tammy Beaumont was named as Women’s Player of the Month for February.
ICC Men’s Player of the Month:
- International Cricket Council Player of the Month Award recognizes and celebrates the best performances from both male and female cricketers across all forms of international cricket throughout the year.
- The award was announced in January 2021.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay