New Delhi: In an unprecedented achievement, Indian cricketers Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana have been named the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Players of the Month for June 2024, marking the first time a single nation has claimed both the men’s and women’s awards simultaneously. The accolades come after their exceptional performances in international tournaments during the month.

According to International Cricket Council, Bumrah led India to victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 held in the USA and West Indies, earning the title of Player of the Tournament. His standout moments included match-winning spells against top international teams, culminating in a dramatic final where his efforts secured India’s first ICC trophy in 13 years. Bumrah’s campaign ended with 15 wickets at an average of 8.26 and an economy rate of 4.17.

On the women’s side, Mandhana played a pivotal role in India’s ODI series win over South Africa, with back-to-back centuries and a near third, accumulating 343 runs at an average of 114.33 and a strike rate exceeding 100. Her performances not only led to a series victory but also earned her the Player of the Series title.

The ICC’s announcement highlighted the voting process, which included inputs from global fans, ICC Hall of Famers, former international players, and media representatives. Both Bumrah and Mandhana emerged as fan favorites and were praised by critics for their leadership and consistency under pressure.