Shakib wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March

Bangladesh Test and Twenty20 International skipper Shakib Al Hasan was awarded the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for March 2023 following him leading the Tigers to their first-ever series win over England.

This is the second time Shakib has won this award, with his first coming in July 2021.

The veteran all-rounder was brilliant throughout the month, starting from the One-Day International series against England. He hit consecutive fifties in that series, with the second coming alongside a four-wicket haul, which handed Bangladesh a win. Then, he led the Tigers to a historic 3-0 series win in the shortest format.

Against Ireland, Shakib scored 93 runs in the first match of the ODI series before picking up a five-wicket haul in the second T20I of the three-match series against the Irish.

“I am honoured to win the award and would like to thank the expert panellists who have voted for me. This is a recognition I greatly value because there are so many special performances in a month from a number of amazing cricketers,” Shakib said upon winning the award.

The Bangladesh Test and T20I skipper added, “If I was to pick my highlight from the past month, it has to be the T20 series sweep against England and, with the team continuing to perform beautifully as a unit in all departments, it is easier for me now to concentrate on my role and contribute.”