Question: Name the cricketer who has won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for January 2022.
(a) ChamariAthapaththu
(b) DeandraDottin
(c) Heather Knight
(d) SmritiMandhana
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- England women’s team captain Heather Knight was voted ICC Women’s Player of the Month for January 2022.
- England skipper Heather Knight came up with a brilliant batting performance in the only Test of the multi-format Women’s Ashes against Australia which took place in January 2022.
- Knight amassed 216 runs during the Test match in Canberra, including a magnificent knock of an unbeaten 168 during the first innings.
- It was the second-highest score by a captain in the history of Women’s Tests.
- 168 is the highest test score by any female English batter against Australia in Australia.
- Her knock put England in a commanding position in the match, but Australia put up a fight, with the match ending in a thrilling draw.
- ChamariAthapaththu – Sri Lanka, DeandraDottin – West Indies and Heather Knight – England were nominated in Women’s category.
- In Male category South Africa’s Test sensation Keegan Petersen was voted ICCMen’s Player of the Month for January 2022.
BY: AMIT GUPTA
Reference: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.icc-cricket.com/news/2483475/amp