Atkinson and Athapaththu: ICC Players of the Month for July

Gus Atkinson, an England cricketer, was named ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2024 and Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lankan captain, won the ICC Women's Player of the Month for July 2024 for the third time.

Gus Atkinson: Men's Player of the Month

England's Gus Atkinson named ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2024
First English cricketer to win the award since Chris Woakes in July 2023
Impressive Test debut against West Indies:
- Took 22 wickets in the series at an average of 16.22
- Recorded second-best Test haul for an England bowler on home debut (7/45)
- Finished with match figures of 12/106 in his debut Test at Lord's
- Claimed 4 wickets in Nottingham and 6 in Birmingham
Key contributor to England's 3-0 series victory
Named Player of the Series for his outstanding performance
Overcame challenges from Scotland's Charlie Cassell and India's Washington Sundar
Expressed gratitude to teammates and coaches Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes

Chamari Athapaththu: Women's Player of the Month

Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu won ICC Women's Player of the Month for July 2024
Third time winning the award, joining an elite group with Ashleigh Gardner and Hayley Matthews
Led Sri Lanka to their first Women's Asia Cup title:
- Scored 304 runs in the tournament at an average of 101.33
- Maintained an impressive strike rate of 146.85
- Scored the first-ever century (119*) in Women's Asia Cup history against Malaysia
- Crucial half-centuries in semi-final against Pakistan and final against India
Also contributed with the ball, taking 3 wickets in 4 innings
Named Player of the Tournament in the Women's Asia Cup
Won the award ahead of Indian openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana

Significance and Selection Process

ICC Player of the Month awards recognize outstanding performances in international cricket
Atkinson's award highlights his immediate impact in Test cricket:
- Spearheaded England's bowling attack in James Anderson's absence
- Demonstrated consistency and pressure on opposition batsmen
- Contributed to England's rise in ICC World Test Championship standings
Athapaththu's award emphasizes her role in Sri Lankan cricket:
- Showcased leadership qualities in guiding the team to a historic victory
- Consistently performed under pressure in crucial matches
- Set an example for aspiring cricketers in Sri Lanka and beyond
Both winners expressed honor and gratitude for the recognition:
- Atkinson: "It is a real privilege to win the ICC Player of the Month! The start to my Test career has been unbelievable..."
- Athapaththu: "I am happy and honored to have been chosen as the ICC Women's Player of the Month for the third time..."
The awards highlight emerging talent (Atkinson) and consistent excellence (Athapaththu) in international cricket

Selection process involves:

- Votes from global fans registered at icc-cricket.com
- Input from a specialist panel including ICC Hall of Famers, former players, and media representatives

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