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Arundhati Reddy Nominated for ICC Award After Dominant Bowling vs Australia

Arundhati Reddy of India, Fatima Sana of Pakistan, and Harshitha Samarawickrama of Sri Lanka have been nominated for the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for February. Reddy led India's bowling attack to a T20I series victory in Australia, finishing as the top wicket-taker. Sana delivered standout all-round performances for Pakistan against South Africa, excelling in both batting and bowling. Samarawickrama was the top scorer and Player of the Series in Sri Lanka's ODI victory over the West Indies.

Key Points: ICC Women's Player of Month Nominees: Reddy, Sana, Samarawickrama

  • Reddy top wicket-taker in India's T20I series win
  • Sana excelled as all-rounder vs South Africa
  • Samarawickrama was Player of the Series in ODIs
  • Nominees recognized for outstanding February performances
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Arundhati Reddy among three ICC Women's Player of the Month nominees for February

Arundhati Reddy, Fatima Sana, and Harshitha Samarawickrama are nominees for the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for February.

"Her ability to take wickets was crucial in maintaining pressure on Australia's batters - on Arundhati Reddy"

New Delhi, March 16

Sri Lanka's reliable top-order batter Harshitha Samarawickrama had an outstanding ODI series in the Caribbean, playing a key part in Sri Lanka's 2-1 series victory over the West Indies.

The left-handed player ended as the top scorer in the series, accumulating 171 runs from three ODIs with an average of 57.00. Samarawickrama demonstrated steady performance throughout, scoring 66, 35, and 70, effectively supporting Sri Lanka's batting lineup amid tough Caribbean conditions.

Her contributions were crucial as Sri Lanka won the ODI series 2-1, and her performance as the opener earned her the Player of the Series award.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana excelled with both bat and ball against the Proteas, despite the series ending 2-1 in both formats. She was especially outstanding in the shortest format, finishing as the top scorer with 146 runs at an average of 73.00 and a striking rate of 184.81.

Her notable highlight came in the opening T20I, where she scored an impressive 90. She later contributed with an unbeaten 47 and took 2/12 in the third match, earning the Player of the Match award. Additionally, Sana scored 52 and took two important wickets with the ball in the second ODI. Throughout the tour, she took a total of four wickets in the ODI series and two in the T20Is.

Arundhati Reddy led India's bowling effort in their three-match T20I series win in Australia. She emerged as the top wicket-taker, securing eight wickets with an average of 10.87 and an economy rate of 7.25.

The right-arm seamer consistently delivered match-changing spells in each game, recording figures of 4/22, 2/30, and 2/35. Her ability to take wickets was crucial in maintaining pressure on Australia's batters, ultimately helping India secure the series 2-1.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Tough competition this month. Harshitha was a rock for SL and Fatima Sana was a one-woman army for Pakistan. But Arundhati's impact in a winning cause against the world champions tips the scale for me. Her 4/22 in the first T20 set the tone for the whole series.
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Sarah B
Great to see recognition for performances outside the usual spotlight. Harshitha's batting in the Caribbean was very impressive under pressure. All three nominees had a fantastic February. It's wonderful for the women's game.
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Karthik V
While I'm rooting for our Indian player, we must appreciate the all-round effort of Fatima Sana. Scoring runs at a strike rate of 184 and taking key wickets – that's exceptional all-round cricket. The ICC panel has a difficult choice to make.
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Priyanka N
Arundhati Reddy has worked so hard on her pace and variations. You could see the planning in her spells, she wasn't just bowling, she was setting batters up. Winning a series in Australia is a huge deal. Fingers crossed she gets the award! 🤞
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Michael C
As a neutral fan, this is a great shortlist. It highlights three different roles: a steady opener, a dynamic all-rounder, and a strike bowler. All performances were match-winning. Kudos to all three women.

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