Babar Azam, the top-ranked player in the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings, has been honored with the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for August 2023.
This is the third time that he has received this prestigious accolade. Babar’s exceptional performances throughout the month impressed both fans and critics alike. He outshone his teammate Shadab Khan as well as West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran to secure this well-deserved recognition.
Upon receiving the award, Babar expressed his delight and gratitude, emphasizing the exceptional month that he and his team had experienced. He also spoke about the joy of playing in front of passionate crowds in Multan and Lahore during the Asia Cup.
One of the highlights for Babar was his monumental ODI score of 150-plus in Multan, which was especially meaningful as it was achieved in front of his own people. Looking ahead, Babar spoke of his eagerness to maintain his current form as the final stages of the Asia Cup approach and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup looms.
He remains determined to bring joy and happiness to the millions of Pakistan fans. Throughout the month, Babar demonstrated remarkable performance, particularly in the 50-over format, making him a cricket stalwart in the Asian subcontinent.
