Babar Azam wins ICC Player Of the Month award

The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently unveiled the winners of the ICC Player of the Month awards for August, and it was Pakistan’s star captain, Babar Azam, who stole the spotlight. In a scintillating series of performances, Babar Azam became the first male cricketer to win the coveted ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for the third time in his career. Babar Azam’s August was nothing short of exceptional. His batting prowess shone brightly in matches against Afghanistan and Nepal. While he might have started the ODI series against Afghanistan quietly, he quickly regained his form, contributing significantly to Pakistan’s series sweep with scores of 53 and 60 in the last two fixtures. However, the highlight of his month came in the opening Asia Cup fixture against Nepal in Multan. Facing a challenging situation at 25 for two, Babar displayed remarkable control and flair to stabilize the Pakistan innings. He then unleashed a barrage of aggressive strokes, propelling Pakistan to a mammoth total of 342. His remarkable innings of 151 from just 131 balls left cricket enthusiasts in awe. In total, Babar amassed 264 runs during the month, averaging an impressive 66, and striking at a rate of 92.30. Upon receiving the ICC Player of the Month award for August 2023, Babar expressed his delight, saying, “I am delighted to be named ICC Player of the Month for August 2023.” He went on to reflect on the joy of playing in front of passionate crowds in Multan and Lahore and expressed his eagerness for the upcoming Asia Cup and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. “My team and I are eager to bring joy and happiness to the millions of Pakistan fans,” Babar added.