Sports 18 August 2026
Justin Greaves and Hayley Matthews Win ICC Players of the Month Awards for July
Why in the News?
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves and West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews have been named the ICC Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for July 2026 following remarkable performances.
Static GK Facts:
International Cricket Council (ICC):
Established: June 15, 1909
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Inception of Player of the Month Awards: January 2021
Cricket West Indies (CWI):
Headquarters: St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
Member Countries & Territories (15 Countries/Territories):
West Indies is a sporting confederation representing 15 Caribbean nation-states and territories (10 independent countries and 5 overseas territories):
Antigua and Barbuda
Barbados
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Jamaica
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Anguilla (British Overseas Territory)
British Virgin Islands (British Overseas Territory)
Montserrat (British Overseas Territory)
Sint Maarten (Constituent Country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands)
United States Virgin Islands (US Territory)
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Which country's cricketers swept both Men's and Women's ICC Player of the Month awards for July 2026?
Answer: West Indies (Justin Greaves and Hayley Matthews)
In which year did the International Cricket Council (ICC) introduce the Player of the Month awards?
Answer: 2021