After heroics in Australia, Rishabh Pant bags inaugural ICC Player of the Month

Rishabh Pant on Monday won the ICC’s inaugural Player of the Month award for his superlative performances in the two Tests against Australia in January.

The flamboyant wicketkeeper-batsman scored a 97 at Sydney and an unbeaten 89 at Brisbane that powered India to an incredible series win against arch-rivals Australia Down Under.

Commenting on winning the inaugural award, a delighted Pant said in an ICC release:



“For any sportsperson, contributing to a team win is the ultimate reward but such initiatives help motivate youngsters such as myself to do better each time.

“I dedicate this award to every member of Team India that contributed to our victory in Australia and also thank all my fans who voted for me.”

Pant blazed his way to a breathtaking 91 on the third day of the ongoing first Test between India and England in Chennai.