Rishabh Pant, Joe Root to battle it out for first-ever 'ICC Player of the Month' honour

India's Rishabh Pant and England captain Joe Root stole show in January with ir stellar performances with bat in Test match cricket. y two appear to be frontrunners to win ICC's first-ever monthly award.  International Cricket Council (ICC) recently introduced  'ICC Player of Month' award through which y plan to ackwledge significant performances by both male and female cricketers. cricket board has also selected a designated panel who will vote for minees, whereas fans can also go to ICC's website to cast ir vote. 

ICC Player of Month: Rishabh Pant and Joe Root favourites to clinch title 

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant played a significant role in Team India's success during ir gruelling Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Often targeted for his ordinary glovework, left-hander me amends by putting up a lion-hearted show with bat against a formidable Australian bowling attack. 23-year-old ended up scoring a quick-fire 97 on a placid final day Sydney wicket and shifted momentum towards India.

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dynamic batter continued his outstanding form in Test series decider as well, where he remained unbeaten on 89 to guide India to a momentous victory. England's Test captain Joe Root also has a solid chance of claiming award. right-hander smashed a fabulous double-century against Sri Lanka in ir opening Test match of series. After his phemenal 228, star batsman also smashed 186 in following fixture against Sri Lanka.

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Apart from Rishabh Pant and Joe Root, Ireland's Ireland’s Paul Stirling is third minee in men's category. veteran has three ODI hundreds to his name in month of January.  winners of ICC Player of Month will be anunced on February 8 on board's digital channels. 

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India vs England: Root vs Kohli 

upcoming Test series between two cricketing giants is of utmost importance for both teams as y look to make it to Final of ICC World Test Championship. While Indian team are coming into series after a spectacular series victory Down Under, England also have momentum by ir side after ir dominant performance in Sri Lanka. two teams will battle it out in four Test matches. India vs England 1st Test is scheduled to being on February 5, and it will be played at  M. A. Chidambaram Stium, Chennai. 

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Im source: AP