Shubman Gill Named ICC Player of The Month For September 2026 (Source: AFP)India’s ODI captain and star batter Shubman Gill has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September 2026 after his impressive performances with the bat against West Indies. It is important to note that Gill won the award ahead of Abhishek Sharma and Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza. In the women's category, Indian opener Shafali Verma also received the award after being named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for the second time in her career.Shubman Gill Extends His Record With Fifth ICC AwardShubman Gill has received his fifth ICC Men's Player of the Month award. He previously won the honour in January 2023, September 2023, February 2025 and July 2025.Reacting to the award, Shubman Gill said: “It feels fantastic to win my fifth ICC Player of the Month award, and I am grateful to the panel for this honour.""It was immensely satisfying to score those runs and even more special to be part of successful run chases in front of our home fans, whose support always gives us an extra boost." he added.Meanwhile, Shafali Verma secured her second ICC Women’s Player of the Month award after delivering impressive performances in the Asia Cup and the Asian Games.Shafali Verma said: “It is an incredible honour to win the ICC Player of the Month award again. It was immensely satisfying to play my part in our victories at the Asia Cup and the Asian Games, and winning this award makes those triumphs even more special. “I am excited about the months ahead and determined to keep performing at my best, with the ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in February next year another tournament to look forward to. The memory of winning the World Cup is still so fresh and special, and I can’t wait to be back on the field for an ICC tournament on home soil. It promises to be an unforgettable experience!” ALSO READShubman Gill Gets 9 Out Of 10: India Players' Rating After ODI Series vs West IndiesWhy Shubman Gill Was Picked As ICC Player Of the Month?Shubman Gill recently showcased his batting prowess in the the India vs West Indies ODI series. In the three-match ODI series, the stylish Indian opener made 334 runs in 3 innings at an average of 167.00 and a strike rate of 135.22.In the IND vs WI 1st ODI at Thiruvananthapuram, Shubman Gill made 110 runs off 108 balls at a strike rate of 101.85. In the second ODI, he also led from the front, scoring 223 off 133 balls, including 26 fours and eight sixes, at a strike rate of 167.67.With this knock, Gill also broke several major records, including his double century in 117 balls, the fastest in ODI history. Shubman Gill also holds the record for the highest individual score for India in a run-chase in ODIs.Shafali Verma's Performance Picked As Women's ICC Player Of the MonthShafali Verma was also in great form for India in the recently concluded Asian Games 2026. The 22-year-old scored 188 runs in 3 innings at a strike rate of 202.15 and an average of 188.00. Her best performance was in the second semi-final against Bangladesh, where she made 100* off 49 balls. With ball, she also bagged four wickets in two innings at an economy rate of 2.67.In the Asia Cup 2026, the stylish player made 236 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 171.01 and an average of 47.20.ALSO READBCCI Eyeing Naman Dhir As Washington Sundar's Alternative: Report
