ABU DHABI
Pakistan’s opening batsman Muhammad Rizwan has been named “Men’s Player of the month” by the International Cricket Council (ICC), it emerged Monday.
“Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan has been crowned the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September 2022 after some stellar performances,” said a press release by the ICC.
“Rizwan beat competition from ace Indian spinner Axar Patel and emerging Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, who both had a month to remember,” said ICC on its official website.
On winning the award, an elated Rizwan said: “I would like to thank Almighty Allah and express my heartfelt delight to all that enabled me to achieve this award.
“I want to give my high appreciation to all my teammates as they made things easy for me. These achievements boost your confidence. I am happy with my performance and I would like to take this momentum forward in Australia.
“I would like to dedicate this award to the people in Pakistan who are affected by the floods and climate change. Hopefully this will bring smiles on their faces.”
In the 10 games that he played last month, Rizwan scored seven fifties. His month began with two scores of 70+ against Hong Kong and India in the Asia Cup. He finished the tournament with yet another fifty and as the leading run-scorer but Pakistan fell short on the final hurdle.
