Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana were honored as the ICC Players of the Month for June. Bumrah, known for his pivotal role in India’s men’s team, earned the Men’s Player of the Month award following a standout performance at the T20 World Cup 2024, where he was also named Player of the Tournament.

During the tournament in the USA and the Caribbean, the 30 year old demonstrated exceptional consistency, claiming 15 wickets with an impressive average of 8.26 and an economy rate of 4.17.

Bumrah’s dominance in T20 World Cup 2024

Throughout the T20 World Cup, Bumrah showcased his skill, starting with a stellar 3-6 against Ireland and a match winning 3-14 vs Pakistan. His contribution continued with crucial wickets in the Super Eights and a decisive 2-12 in the semi-finals against England. In the final in Barbados, he maintained his form with figures of 2-18, helping India clinch the championship.

Expressing gratitude to his family and fellow nominees, Bumrah highlighted the significance of the honor.

“I am delighted to be named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for June. It’s a special honour for me following a memorable few weeks spent in the USA and West Indies. We have had a lot to celebrate as a team, and I’m delighted to be able to add this personal accolade to the list.

“I wish to congratulate my captain Rohit Sharma and Rahmanullah Gurbaz for their excellent performances in the same period, and I am humbled to have been chosen as the winner.

“Finally, I want to thank my family, all of my teammates and coaches as well as the fans who have voted for me. Their support pushes me to compete at the best of my ability in national colours.”

Mandhana’s breakthrough achievement

Smriti Mandhana, a key figure in India’s women’s team batting lineup, secured her first ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for June. Her achievement came after an outstanding series that included three ODIs and a Test match.

Mandhana played pivotal roles in India’s victories over South Africa, including impressive centuries in the ODIs and a crucial 149 in the Test match alongside Shafali Verma.

“I’m glad to be named ICC Women’s Player of the Month for the month of June. I’m really happy with the way I think the team has performed and I’m happy to contribute for us, winning the ODI and the Test series. Hopefully we can continue our form, and I can even further contribute to win matches for India.”

Reflecting on her performance, Mandhana emphasized her commitment to contributing further to the team’s success moving forward.