The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Pakistani opener Sahibzada Farhan as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February following his standout performances in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka.

 

“Pakistan's opener Sahibzada Farhan has grabbed the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February 2026 owing to a stunning ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in Sri Lanka,” the ICC said in a statement.

 

Farhan finished as the tournament’s leading run-scorer, accumulating 383 runs in seven matches (six innings) at an average of 76.60, striking two centuries and two half-centuries along the way.

 

“The hard-hitting right hander had a superb run at the global event boasting a strike rate of 160.25 while breaking a longstanding Virat Kohli record of most runs at the T20 World Cup in a single edition,” the statement added.

 

The ICC also noted that this was the first time Farhan has received the monthly honour, making him the first male Pakistan player to win the award since Haris Rauf in November 2024.

 

Farhan expressed delight over the recognition, describing it as a career-defining achievement.

 

“It’s an incredible feeling to win this ICC award, especially for performances on the World Cup stage, where fans from all over the world are watching every moment. That makes it even more special,” he said.

 

He added that it was truly a tournament he’ll always cherish and was determined to carry this momentum forward in the competitions ahead. “I’m deeply grateful to my teammates for their constant support and belief in me - this wouldn’t have been possible without them.”

 

Earlier, the ICC also highlighted additional milestones from Farhan’s campaign, noting that he became the first batter to score two centuries in a single edition of the men’s T20 World Cup, achieving the feat against Namibia and Sri Lanka.

 

He also rose to a career-best second position in the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings after his century against Sri Lanka in Pallekele. During the tournament, Farhan was also part of a record 176-run partnership with Fakhar Zaman, marking the highest partnership for any wicket in T20 internationals.

 

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi congratulated the opener and hailed his achievement as a proud moment for the country. “This honour is the outcome of Sahibzada Farhan’s hard work and professional approach,” he said.