Batsman Shreyas Iyer, who played a key role in India’s Champions Trophy, received the best male player award for the month of March by the ICC on Tuesday. Iyer set a record of scoring the most runs by scoring a total of 243 runs in the Champions Trophy ODI competition. In the race for this award, he overtook New Zealand’s Jacob Dafi and Rachin Ravindra.
I am honored by receiving the award
Iyer said in an ICC statement, “I am really honored when I am selected as the best male player of ICC for March. This honor is very special, especially in the month when we won the ICC Champions Trophy.
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He further said, “Every cricketer dreams of contributing to India’s victory in such a big competition. I am thankful to all my colleagues, coaches and associate staff for their unwavering support and trust. I also thank fans with heart. Your energy and encouragement helped us move forward at every step.”
Indian player won the award for second consecutive month
This is the second consecutive month when an Indian player has won the ICC best male player award. Earlier, Shubman Gill received the award for the month of February. Iyer played an important role in grooming the innings by batting brilliantly in the middle overs in the Champions Trophy. He played many important partnerships, with which India was successful in winning all matches in this tournament.
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