Irishman Harry Tector wins Cricketer of the Month award

Irishman Harry Tector wins Cricketer of the Month award

An Irishman has won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award.

Irishman Harry Tector has won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award.

It is the 23-year-old’s first time winning the award and in doing so he becomes the prize’s first ever Irish recipient

Tector impressed over the last month with his performance in ODI cricket to fend off competition from Pakistan superstar Babar Azam, and Bangladesh’s young batter Najmul Hossain Shanto.

Irishman Tector collects cricket award.

“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 won the Women’s equivalent, this is the first time an Irish player has picked up the Men’s Award.

“While a personal privilege, I believe it won’t be too much longer until more Irish players are being recognised this way.