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Farhan and Reddy Earn ICC Monthly Honours for February Cricket Performances
Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan and India's Arundhati Reddy were recognized as the International Cricket Council's Players of the Month for February 2026, honouring their exceptional cricket performances. Farhan was celebrated for his batting in a T20 World Cup, while Reddy was acknowledged for her bowling in a T20 International series.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Sahibzada Farhan of Pakistan and Arundhati Reddy of India as the top male and female cricketers for February 2026. Farhan received the men's honour for his outstanding batting during the T20 World Cup, where he achieved 383 runs across seven T20 International matches. His average stood at an impressive 76.60, with a strike rate of 160. Farhan's performance included two centuries against Namibia and Sri Lanka, setting a new record for the most centuries in a single edition of the competition. Reddy earned the women's award for her significant contribution with the ball during India's T20 International series victory over Australia. She led the series in wickets, securing figures of four for 22, two for 30, and two for 35 in three contests, maintaining an average of 10. Farhan expressed gratitude to his teammates, stating that the achievement would not have been possible without their unwavering support.
Key Facts
- Sahibzada Farhan of Pakistan was named ICC Men's Player of the Month for February 2026.
- Arundhati Reddy of India received the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for February 2026.
- Farhan scored 383 runs in seven T20 International matches during the T20 World Cup.
- He recorded two centuries in the tournament, a first for a single edition.
- Reddy was the leading wicket-taker in India's T20 International series against Australia.
- Her bowling figures included four for 22, two for 30, and two for 35 across three matches.
- India won the T20 International series against Australia by a margin of 2-1.
- Farhan maintained an average of 76.60 and a strike rate of 160 during his T20 World Cup appearances.