Angelo Mathews was exceptional with the bat during Sri Lanka’s Test series against Bangladesh last month. The seasoned campaigner smashed brilliant centuries in both fixtures and finished with 344 runs in the red-ball rubber.
The 35-year-old received appreciation from all quarters for his gutsy knock of 199 in the Test series opener at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. The right-hander emerged as the top run-getter in the series and helped his side claim a 1-0 win against the hosts.
Mathews pipped fellow nominees Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka) and Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh) to claim the award in the men’s category.
Pakistan’s Tuba Hassan was crowned ICC Women’s Player of the Month. The 21-year-old, who made her international debut last month itself, was phenomenal in the team’s three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka.
The talented youngster bagged five wickets from her three appearances and was also named the Player of the Series. She trumped the likes of Bisman Maroof (Pakistan) and Trinity Smith (Jersey) for the award.
“I would like to dedicate this to the people of Sri Lanka” - Angelo Mathews on his ICC Player of the Month award
The Sri Lankan cricket star expressed his delight at winning the ICC Player of the Month award. He also congratulated teammate Asitha Fernando and Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim for being nominated.
Mathews thanked his team members and support staff for their unwavering support. He also acknowledged how the fans have given him their backing. He dedicated his award to the people of Sri Lanka and urged them to never stop believing.
Angelo Mathews was quoted as saying on ICC’s website:
It is worth mentioning that Mathews is also the first Sri Lankan player to win the ICC’s Player of the Month award. He will next be seen in action during the side’s impending two-match home Test series against Australia, slated to begin on July 3.
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