Sanju Samson crowned ICC Player of the Month after World Cup glory

Sanju Samson has been named ICC Player of the Month for March 2026 following his match-winning performances in the T20 World Cup.

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Updated : 14 April 2026, 3:59 PM IST

Sanju Samson Named ICC Player of the Month for March 2026

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the Player of the Month for March 2026 in the both categories. Sanju Samson, who played a key role in India's victory in the T20 World Cup 2026, has been given this honor. Due to his outstanding performance throughout the tournament, he was also named Player of the Tournament, which earned him this award.

Iconic performer from India’s #T20WorldCup winning campaign named as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March 2026 🏅

Find out the winner ➡️ https://t.co/tduKXz1PLY pic.twitter.com/WNKAfEfdz7

— ICC (@ICC) April 14, 2026

Amelia Kerr shines in women's category

New Zealand's star all-rounder Amelia Kerr was named the Player of the Month for March in the women's category. She performed brilliantly in the ODI series against Zimbabwe and played a significant role in the team's victory.

Record-breaking all-rounder rewarded with the ICC Women’s Player of the Month honour for March 2026 👤

More ➡️ https://t.co/jMUzuoYVg2 pic.twitter.com/J0wnsJ54TS

— ICC (@ICC) April 14, 2026

Samson expressed happiness upon receiving award

Sanju Samson expressed happiness over this achievement and said that it was one of the most memorable moments of his career. He said that winning the T20 World Cup was like a dream come true, and it took him some time to understand this success. He also thanked his teammates and coaching staff for their faith in him.

Wasn't part of playing eleven initially

At the start of the T20 World Cup 2026, Samson wasn't a regular in the team's playing eleven. However, he got a chance in the crucial Super 8 matches and capitalized on it, proving himself a match-winner. After starting with a 24-run knock against Zimbabwe, he consistently performed brilliantly.

Memorable innings changed story

On March 1st, Samson scored an unbeaten 97 against the West Indies, leading the team to the semi-finals. He then played an explosive 89 against England at the Wankhede Stadium, leading India to victory. In the final, he also scored 89 runs, playing a key role in the team's 96-run victory.

Stellar performance in statistics

Sanju Samson scored a total of 275 runs in three crucial T20 matches played in March 2026. His average during this period was 137.50 and his strike rate was 199.27. His performances earned him consecutive Player of the Match awards and a place in the top-20 of the ICC T20 batting rankings.