Babar Azam wins ICC Men's Player of Month Award for 3rd time in his career

Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the ICC Men's Player of the Month Award for August 2023 for his exceptional showing in ODIs against Afghanistan and Nepal. Babar won the honour for the 3rd time in his career as the World No. 1 batter continued to dominate the 50-over format of the game.

Babar Azam was part of the 3-man shortlist for the award along with his teammate Shadab Khan and West Indies big-hitter Nicholas Pooran and he beat them both for the award.

"I am delighted to be named ICC Player of the Month for August 2023," Babar said.

"The past month has



been extraordinary for my team and I as we have put some terrific performances. With the Asia Cup coming to Pakistan after such a long time, it was great to play in front of the passionate and cricket-loving crowds of Multan and Lahore. That I scored my second ODI score of 150-plus in front of my own people in Multan doubled the joy.

"I am looking forward to making the most of the form as we head into an exciting phase of cricket with the backend of the Asia Cup nearing and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup around the corner. My team and I are eager to bring joy and happiness to the millions of Pakistan fans."