ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award Nominees: Shubman Gill, Glenn Phillips or Steve Smith – Who Deserves the Prestigious Title?

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ICC Men’s Player of the Month: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the much-anticipated shortlist for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for February.

As the cricketing world gears up for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, three standout performers from the international arena have made the cut, following a month of breathtaking action across formats.

Leading the charge is India’s in-form batter Shubman Gill, who displayed remarkable consistency in ODIs, reclaiming his spot atop the ICC rankings. Joining him is Glenn Phillips, New Zealand’s dynamic all-rounder who shone brightly in the Tri-Nation Series and continued his fine form in the Champions Trophy. Rounding off the nominees is Steve Smith, Australia’s dependable leader, whose twin centuries in Sri Lanka cemented his reputation as a Test cricket colossus.

ICC Men’s Player of the Month – February Nominees Performance Table

Shubman Gill (India) – The Maestro of Consistency

The Indian batting sensation Shubman Gill continues to scale new heights, and February was yet another month of dominance for the 25-year-old. With 406 runs at an astonishing average of over 100, Gill reaffirmed his position as one of the finest ODI batters in world cricket today.

His blistering form was on full display during India’s decisive 3-0 series win over England, where he played three crucial knocks—87, 60, and a match-winning 112 in Ahmedabad. The century in the final ODI not only sealed India’s series sweep but also propelled him back to the No.1 spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Batter Rankings.

Gill’s purple patch didn’t end there. Carrying his rich vein of form into the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, he began the tournament in style, striking a magnificent unbeaten 101 against Bangladesh under the lights in Dubai. Chasing 229, Gill’s masterclass ensured a comfortable victory for India, setting the perfect tone for their campaign.

Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) – The Blackcaps’ X-Factor

New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips has always been known for his explosive batting, and February saw him elevate his game to another level. His all-round heroics in the Tri-Nation Series in Pakistan and a stunning start to the Champions Trophy made him an undeniable choice for the Player of the Month shortlist.

Phillips warmed up for the ICC event with a string of crucial performances, including a blistering 106 off just 74 balls in Lahore, peppered with seven sixes. His contributions continued with unbeaten knocks of 28 and 20, showcasing his ability to finish games in crunch situations.

Once the Champions Trophy 2025 kicked off, Phillips wasted no time making an impact. On opening day, he hammered a quickfire 61 off 39 balls against Pakistan, playing a pivotal role in New Zealand’s commanding 60-run victory in Karachi. Adding to his heroics, he pulled off a stunning diving catch to dismiss Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan, proving his worth as a complete package for the Blackcaps.

Steve Smith (Australia) – The Test Cricket Stalwart

While white-ball cricket dominated the month, Steve Smith once again reminded the world of his red-ball supremacy. Leading Australia in the World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka, the veteran batter orchestrated a 2-0 clean sweep in Galle, leaving no room for the hosts to breathe.

In the first Test, Smith stamped his authority with a classy 141, forming a crucial partnership with Usman Khawaja. Not resting on his laurels, he followed it up with another commanding innings of 131 in the second Test, ensuring Australia wrapped up a dominant nine-wicket victory.

His stellar showings earned him the Player of the Series accolade, and more importantly, reinstated his position among the top five Test batters in the ICC Rankings. Though he had a quieter start to the Champions Trophy, his Test performances in February were a masterclass in resilience and consistency.

The ICC Player of the Month Voting Process

The winners will be decided through voting by the ICC Voting Academy and fans worldwide.

• A panel of prominent journalists, former cricketers, broadcasters, and ICC Hall of Famers make up the ICC Voting Academy, who account for 90% of the final decision.
• Fans worldwide can also participate by voting through the ICC website, contributing the remaining 10% of the total votes.
• Winners will be announced in the second week of March on ICC’s official platforms.

Meet the Voting Panel

A distinguished panel of cricketing minds will decide the winner, including:

• Australia – Daniel Cherny, Lisa Sthalekar
• India – S Gomesh, Shivani Gupta
• England – Chris Stocks, Lydia Greenway
• Pakistan – Sawera Pasha, Sana Mir
• New Zealand – Craig Cumming
• West Indies – Daren Ganga, Stacy Ann King
• Afghanistan – Javed Hamim
• Sri Lanka – Azzam Ameen, Farveez Maharoof
• South Africa – Zaahier Adams, Ashwell Prince