Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana: India's ICC Players of the Month

Jasprit Bumrah: ICC Men's Player of the Month for June

• Awarded for outstanding performance in the 9th ICC Men's T20 World Cup
• Named Player of the Tournament with 15 wickets at an average of 8.26
• Second Indian after Virat Kohli to win Player of the Tournament in T20 World Cup
• Key contributor to India's flawless victory, winning without losing a single match
• Beat fellow nominees Rohit Sharma and Rahmanullah Gurbaz for the monthly award

Smriti Mandhana: ICC Women's Player of the Month for June

• First-time recipient of the ICC Women's Player of the Month award
• Outstanding performance in ODI series against South Africa
• Scored two centuries and a 90 in the three-match ODI series
• Amassed 343 runs at an average of 114.33 with a strike rate over 100
• Crucial century in the lone Test match, leading to India's 10-wicket victory
• Edged out England's Maia Bouchier and Sri Lanka's Vishmi Gunaratne for the award

ICC Player of the Month Award History

• Instituted in January 2021 by the International Cricket Council
• Recognizes the best male and female cricketers worldwide each month
• Based on performance in the particular month
• Highlights exceptional achievements across different formats of the game
• First ICC Men's Cricketer Of The Year Award – Rahul Drawid

India's Cricket Success

• Men's team won the 9th ICC Men's T20 World Cup
• First team to win the tournament without losing a single match
• Women's team secured a clean sweep in the ODI series against South Africa
• Demonstrates India's growing dominance in both men's and women's cricket

As cricket continues to evolve and captivate audiences worldwide, these performances and recognitions not only celebrate individual brilliance but also inspire the next generation of cricketers. The ICC Player of the Month awards serve as a testament to the skill, dedication, and impact of players like Bumrah and Mandhana on the global stage of cricket.