Ireland’s Harry Tector beats Babar Azam to win ICC’s Men’s Player of The Month award

By India Today Sports Desk: Ireland’s Harry Tector has gained the ICC’s Men’s Player Of The Month award for May 2023, beating off competitors from Pakistan star Babar Azam and Bangladesh’s Najmul Hossain Shanto on Monday.

Tector has been one of many rising stars in Ireland cricket and was in high kind throughout the ODI collection in opposition to Bangladesh lately. The 23-year-old was 21 not out within the first match, that bought washed out, however it was within the second ODI he confirmed his class.

Tector scored 140 from simply 113 balls with seven fours and 10 sixes to assist Ireland get well from a poor begin. The teenager would then cap off an amazing collection for him with 45 within the closing ODI.

Speaking to ICC, Tector expressed his delight at getting the award as he turned the primary Irish participant to win the ICC accolade. However, the 23-year-old stated that the award was a mirrored image on the performances and progress made by Ireland.

“I’m delighted with the Award and would like to thank those who voted for me, however, cricket is a team sport first-and-foremost, so the Award is more a reflection on the performances and progress of the Ireland Men’s squad,” commented Tector.

“Without the support of Heinrich [Malan], Andrew [Balbirnie] and the dedicated group of coaches and players I work with, I wouldn’t have been able to win this Award.

“While Laura [Delany] and Eimear [Richardson] have gained the Women’s equal, that is the primary time an Irish participant has picked up the Men’s Award. While a private privilege, I consider it will not be an excessive amount of longer till extra Irish gamers are being recognised this fashion.

“Thanks to the ICC – but I’m sure you’ll understand that this will only be a brief moment of reflection as we have a crucial Qualifier starting in a matter of days, and our focus will be solely on that over the coming weeks.”