Indian batter Shreyas Iyer clinches the ICC honour after a match-winning Champions Trophy campaign, topping the tournament run charts
Stylish Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has been crowned the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March, following his sensational run during India’s victorious Champions Trophy journey. Iyer, who topped the tournament’s scoring charts with 243 runs, edged past New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy and Rachin Ravindra to secure the coveted award. His elegant stroke play and ability to anchor India’s innings were instrumental in the team’s path to glory, reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
Shreyas Iyer’s calm, composed knocks helped India seal the Champions Trophy, earning him ICC’s Player of the Month honours for March.
Reacting to the achievement, Iyer expressed gratitude to his teammates and fans. “Being able to contribute to India’s success on such a big stage is something every cricketer dreams of. I’m grateful to my teammates, coaches, and support staff for their unwavering belief,” Iyer shared via an ICC release.
The 30-year-old showcased remarkable consistency, scoring 172 runs across three crucial matches in March at an impressive average of 57.33 and a strike rate of 77.47. His standout performances included a fluent 79 against New Zealand in the group stage, a steady 45 against Australia in the semi-final, and a calm, unbeaten 48 in the final, again versus New Zealand, helping India lift the Champions Trophy.
India has now made it back-to-back ICC Player of the Month awards, with Shubman Gill having claimed the February title, highlighting the country’s strong form on the global stage.
