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Arundhati Reddy Crowned ICC Player of the Month After Historic Australia Win

Indian seamer Arundhati Reddy has been named the ICC Women's Player of the Month for February 2026. Her exceptional bowling was instrumental in India's 2-1 T20I series victory in Australia, their first there since 2016. Reddy was the series' top wicket-taker, claiming eight wickets including a career-best 4/22 in Sydney. The award boosts team confidence as they prepare for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England this summer.

Key Points: Arundhati Reddy Wins ICC Player of the Month for February

  • First ICC monthly award for Reddy
  • Top wicket-taker in Australia T20I series
  • Career-best 4/22 in Sydney
  • Crucial for India's first T20I series win in Australia since 2016
  • Momentum for upcoming T20 World Cup
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Arundhati Reddy named ICC's player of the month for February

India's Arundhati Reddy named ICC Women's Player of the Month after leading her team to a historic T20I series victory in Australia.

"It's a real honour... Beating Australia on their home turf is never easy, which makes this award even more meaningful. - Arundhati Reddy"

Dubai, March 23

India seamer Arundhati Reddy has been named the ICC Women's Player of the Month for February 2026 for the first time in her career, thanks to her exceptional performance that played a key role in India's memorable victory in Australia.

"It's a real honour to be named ICC Player of the Month, and even more special knowing I was able to contribute to a T20I series win in Australia. Beating Australia on their home turf is never easy, which makes this award even more meaningful. This series win has given our team a huge boost of confidence as we build towards the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales this summer. We've got a well-balanced squad, and I believe we'll be a team to watch," Reddy said.

Reddy ended the three-match T20I series against Australia as the top wicket-taker, taking eight wickets with an average of 10.87 and an economy rate of 7.25. Her contributions were crucial to India's significant victory, as they won the series 2-1, their first T20I series win in Australia since 2016.

The right-arm seamer was accurate from her very first game in Sydney, finishing with a career-best 4/22 and earning the Player of the Match award. The 28-year-old had a series of impactful performances in the following two games, with figures of 2/30 in Canberra and 2/35 in the series-deciding match in Adelaide.

India will rely on Reddy's ongoing consistency as they get ready for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England starting June 12. The Women in Blue's next assignment is against South Africa as they're set to embark on a five-match T20I series tour starting April 17.

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will then head to England in May for a one-off Test followed by three T20Is, which will serve as a preparatory series before they kick off their T20 World Cup campaign.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally some consistent pace bowling from our side! Reddy has been brilliant. 4/22 in Sydney is a dream spell for any fast bowler. The team looks balanced and hungry. Hope they carry this momentum into the World Cup.
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Aman W
Well deserved! But let's not get carried away with one series win. The real test is consistency in big tournaments. The South Africa series will be crucial to see if this form holds. Fingers crossed for the team!
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living abroad, it's thrilling to see the Women in Blue getting this kind of global recognition. Reddy's accuracy was phenomenal. The entire bowling unit stepped up. Can't wait for the England tour!
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Karthik V
This is the kind of news that makes my day! Beating Australia in Australia after so long... wah! 🎉 Arundhati Reddy, take a bow. The media should give the women's team as much coverage as the men's. They are making the country proud.
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Nisha Z
So proud of her! It's not just about the wickets, but the timing of those wickets. She broke crucial partnerships every time. The team's confidence must be sky-high. Hope BCCI ensures good preparation for the World Cup.

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