Shubman Gill Creates History with Fourth ICC Player of the Month Award

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Indian captain Shubman Gill becomes the first male cricketer to win the ICC Player of the Month award four times

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Gill scored 567 runs out of India’s 754 in the recent five-Test series against England, averaging 94.50, a landmark performance in his career

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His brilliant double century at Birmingham was the standout moment of the series, cementing his place as one of cricket’s most consistent run-scorers

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This award is special for Gill as it came during his first Test series as captain, marking a new milestone in his leadership journey

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The ICC acknowledged Gill’s exceptional form and leadership, praising his composure, consistency, and match-winning performances across the England series

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Gill said, “It feels great to be named ICC Player of the Month for July. This one holds special significance as my first series as captain

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No other male player has won the ICC Player of the Month award four times. Gill’s feat sets a new benchmark in international cricket

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Apart from the double ton, Gill’s crucial knocks in challenging conditions proved decisive in India’s series win over England

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