Indian Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal Nominated for ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award
New Delhi, March 4: Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been nominated for the prestigious ICC Men's Player of the Month award for February 2024. Jaiswal's outstanding performance, including back-to-back double centuries against England, has made him a strong contender for the award.
New Delhi, March 4: Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been nominated for the prestigious ICC Men's Player of the Month award for February 2024. Jaiswal's outstanding performance, including back-to-back double centuries against England, has made him a strong contender for the award.
Jaiswal's Dominance Against England
Jaiswal showcased his talent with the bat by scoring 209 in Vizag during the first innings of the second Test and following it up with a remarkable second innings double century (214*) in the next Test in Rajkot. These outstanding performances helped India bounce back from a tough loss in the first Test of the series.
Records and Achievements
The left-handed opener not only led India to victory but also climbed to the top of the leading run-scorer list in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. With 971 runs in eight matches at an average of over 69, including three centuries and three fifties, Jaiswal has been in phenomenal form. In February, he equalled the longstanding Test record for the most sixes in a Test innings (12) during his innings in Rajkot.
Youngest to Achieve Milestones
At the age of 22 years and 49 days, Jaiswal became the third youngest batter in the world to record two double centuries in Tests, joining the likes of Sir Donald Bradman and Vinod Kambli. His performance in February was truly exceptional, ending the month with 560 runs at an average of 112, including an impressive tally of 20 sixes.
Other Contenders for the Award
Apart from Jaiswal, other strong contenders for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for February include Kane Williamson from New Zealand and Pathum Nissanka from Sri Lanka.
Kane Williamson's Stellar Performance
Williamson played a pivotal role in New Zealand's historic Test series victory over South Africa. His exceptional batting display, including two hundreds in the first Test in Mount Maunganui and a crucial 133* in the fourth innings of the second Test in Hamilton, was instrumental in New Zealand's success.
Pathum Nissanka's Record-breaking Feat
Pathum Nissanka, on the other hand, made history by becoming the first Sri Lankan to score a double century in ODIs. His brilliant knock of 210* against Afghanistan in Pallekele set a new record for the highest score by a Sri Lankan in ODIs, surpassing Sanath Jayasuriya's previous record.
Final Thoughts
As the race for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award heats up, cricket fans around the world eagerly await the announcement of the winner for February 2024. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting contest in the world of cricket!
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