Ravindra Jadeja, the star all-rounder from India, along with England's batter Harry Brook and West Indies left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie, has made it to the shortlist for the ICC Men's Player of the Month Award for February 2023.
Jadeja, who is shortlisted for the first time, has inspired a dominant start to the series for India in their World Test Championship battle against Australia. His impressive performance took 17 wickets, including seven for 42 in the second Test in Delhi, and his innings of 70 in the first Test set the tone for India's early success. Jadeja's contribution saw him win the Player of the Match award in both games.
Brook, who won the ICC Men's Player of the Month award back in December, has continued to excel in Test cricket. His 329 runs across two Tests included a stunning 186 in the second Test at Wellington, which highlighted the threat he holds in England's resurgent Test team.
Motie, who only made his Test debut in September last year, excelled in the West Indies' 1-0 series victory in Zimbabwe last month. He took 19 wickets throughout the two-Test series, registering landmark figures of 13-99 in their triumphant second Test in Bulawayo - the best match haul by a West Indies spinner in Test history. The figures were enough to earn him the Player of the Series tag and his first nomination for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award, where he has the potential to be the first-ever West Indian winner.
February saw the top two sides in the ICC World Test Championship standings go head-to-head in the long-awaited series in India, and the top-ranked all-rounder Jadeja showcased his ability as the home team took a 2-0 series lead. Meanwhile, Brook continued to produce explosive displays in New Zealand, and Motie made his mark in the West Indies' victory in Zimbabwe.
The ICC Men's Player of the Month award recognizes and celebrates the best performances of male cricketers across all formats of international cricket. The winner will be announced on March 10.