Jaiswal crowned ICC player of the month for February

Indian breakout youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal beat Kiwi star Kane Williamson and Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka to win the ICC men’s player of the month for February.

He thumped England and won the man of the series award and now has won the best player of February award.

Yashasvi Jaiswal the opener of India had scored total 712 runs at a stellar average of 89 in the recent England series, where India beat England by 4-1 to top the WTC standings and he has won the player of the Series, also now won the ICC men’s player of the month for February.

Jaiswal ended February with astounding numbers in the three Tests he featured in — 560 runs at an average of 112 including 20 sixes.

To his credit, he has carried the form into March, reaching the milestone of 1000 Test runs, becoming the second-quickest Indian to the landmark.

“I’m really happy to achieve ICC award and I hope I will be getting more in future,” Jaiswal said after he was informed about the win. “It’s one of the best and this is my first five-match series”.

“I really enjoyed it, the way I have played and the way it’s been and we won the series by 4-1. It’s been an incredible experience with all my mates And I really enjoyed it.”

(With inputs from agencies)