In Brief
- Shubman Gill claimed the men's award for a record fifth time after scoring 333 runs in two ODIs against the West Indies, which featured an unbeaten knock of 223.
- Opener Shafali Verma secured her second ICC Player of the Month award following stellar performances that included winning gold with Team India at the Asian Games and starring in the Women's Asia Cup.
- Gill surpassed fellow nominees Abhishek Sharma and Sikandar Raza to secure the September accolade.
Indian cricket celebrated a dual triumph as captain Shubman Gill and opener Shafali Verma were officially named the ICC Men's and Women's Players of the Month for September 2026. The announcement highlights a dominant month for Indian cricket across both international circuits.
Shubman Gill made history by claiming the men's monthly honor for a record fifth time. The skipper's dominant form was anchored by a phenomenal run against the West Indies, where he accumulated 333 runs across just two ODI matches, highlighted by a magnificent unbeaten 223. His performances comfortably outpaced fellow nominees Abhishek Sharma and Sikandar Raza.
Meanwhile, 22-year-old Shafali Verma captured the women's award for the second time in her career, following her first win last November when India claimed the ICC Women's World Cup. Shafali's latest recognition stems from her consistent contributions with both bat and ball, most notably leading the run-scoring charts and helping secure gold for Team India at the Asian Games.
