His consistency and flair earned him the Player of the Tournament honour, and he also reached a career-high 931 rating points in the ICC Men\u2019s T20I Batting Rankings - the highest ever recorded in the format at the end of the Super Fours stage. The left-handed batter beat competition from team-mate Kuldeep Yadav and Zimbabwe\u2019s Brian Bennett to claim the monthly accolade.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt feels great to win this ICC award and I am happy that it has come for some important matches that I could help win. I am proud to be part of a team that can pull off victories from the most difficult of situations.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOur recent track record in T20Is reflects our outstanding team culture and positive mindset. I thank the team management for their guidance and to all my team-mates for their support. I am also thankful to the panel that selected me for this award,\u201d said Abhishek in a statement by the ICC on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Smriti, meanwhile, continued her fine run in international cricket through an outstanding time in the home ODI series against Australia via scores of 58, 117 and 125. The India vice-captain scored 308 runs in four ODIs during the period at an average of 77 and a strike rate of 135.68.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Smriti, who is in the midst of India\u2019s campaign in the 2025 Women\u2019s ODI World Cup, struck the fastest century by an India batter during the third ODI against Australia when she reached the three-figure mark off just 50 deliveries in New Delhi. She beat competition from South Africa\u2019s Tazmin Brits and Pakistan\u2019s Sidra Amin for the award.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Smriti, meanwhile, continued her fine run in international cricket through an outstanding time in the home ODI series against Australia via scores of 58, 117 and 125. The India vice-captain scored 308 runs in four ODIs during the period at an average of 77 and a strike rate of 135.68.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMy aim has always been to deliver my best and win matches for the team. I am looking forward to making the most out of the opportunities that result in memorable victories for India in the matches ahead,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n