Shubman Gill has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February 2025 after impressive ODI performances, amassing 406 runs in five matches. His stellar displays, including a century against England and a crucial knock in the Champions Trophy, have solidified his position as the world’s top ODI batter.
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