India batter Virat Kohli was on Monday named as the ICC Player Of the Month for October 2022.
Zimbabwe’s star all-rounder Sikandar Raza and South Africa batter David Miller were the other nominees for the award along with Kohli however, the Indian run-machine beat them to claim the title.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s veteran all-rounder Nida Dar has been named as the ICC Women’s Player of the Month, thanks to her sensational form in their Women’s Asia Cup campaign.
Kohli, 34, batted in only four innings in October but he churned out three memorable knocks, including a magical 82* against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.
Meanwhile, he also smashed half-centuries against the Netherlands and Bangladesh in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
India were pushed at back foot as Pakistan reduced them to 31/4 while chasing 160 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) however, Kohli steered his side home with a breathtaking knock of 82 not out from just 53 deliveries.
After receiving the award, Kohli said: “It is a great honour for me to have been voted the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for October. Being chosen as the standout player by fans across the globe as well as the panel makes this accolade even more special for me.”
“I want to pay tribute to the other nominees who performed so well during the month and also to my teammates, who continue to support me to perform to the best of my ability,” he added.