ICC Women’s Player of the Month for February 2026 revealed

Arundhati Reddy has been crowned the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for February 2026, following a standout run that proved vital to India’s memorable triumph in Australia.

The monthly award is Reddy's first of her international career and the pacer was thrilled to accept the honour.

“It’s a real honour to be named ICC Player of the Month, and even more special knowing I was able to contribute to a T20I series win in Australia. Beating Australia on their home turf is never easy, which makes this award even more meaningful," she said.

“This series win has given our team a huge boost of confidence as we build towards the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales this summer. We’ve got a well-balanced squad, and I believe we’ll be a team to watch.”

Reddy finished as the leading wicket-taker in the three-match T20I series against the Aussies, collecting eight scalps average of 10.87, while maintaining an economy rate of 7.25.

The right-arm seamer was right on the mark from the first game in Sydney where she finished with an impressive career-best figures of 4/22, which saw her win the Player of the Match award.

The 28 year-old delivered a string of impactful performances in the next two games with a 2/30 in Canberra and a 2/35 in the series-decider in Adelaide.

Reddy’s contributions played a decisive part in India scripting a monumental success as they secured the series 2-1 — their first T20I series win in Australia since 2016.

India will be banking on Reddy’s continued consistency as they prepare for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England from June 12.