England's Latest Pace Sensation Bags ICC Player Of The Month Award

Atkinson awarded Player of the Month for July [X]

England pacer, Gus Atkinson, who had a terrific debut series against West Indies has bagged the ICC Player of the Month Award for July.

Atkinson bags ICC Player of the Month award

Atkinson marked his debut with a 7-wicket haul in the first innings of the Lord's Test, followed by a 5-wicket haul in the second inning to cap off a remarkable win for the home team. The lanky pacer finished with 22 wickets in just 3 matches, and was declared the Player of the Series as well.

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Touted as the future of England bowling, Atkinson made a scintillating debut in James Anderson's last Test match, and was chief destroyer in all three matches as England won the Test series 3-0.

“It is a real privilege to win the ICC Player of the Month! The start to my Test career has been unbelievable, and I never imagined achieving this level of success in my first series with England," Atkinson said.

Athapaththu crowned Women's Player of the Month

In other news, Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu was crowned the Women's Player of the Month. She defeated Indian duo of Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana to bag the coveted prize.

The Sri Lanka captain had a stellar Asia Cup campaign, finishing as the leading run-getter. Moreover, she became the first cricket to slam a hundred in Women's Asia Cup as the Island Nation won their first trophy.

Interestingly, this is her third Player of the Month Award, making her one of the most successful female cricketers, with only Hayley Matthews (3), and Ash Gardner (4) standing beside her.

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