India pacer bags ICC Player of the Month award for August 2025 after heroics on England tour

In a proud moment for Indian cricket, Mohammed Siraj has been named the ICC Player of the Month for August 2025. The announcement came from the International Cricket Council (ICC) on X (formerly Twitter) via their official handle. This recognition comes after Siraj's successful performance against England, where he played an important role in India earning a historic draw in the Test series.

The experienced pacer managed to edge past West Indies’ Jayden Seales and New Zealand’s Matt Henry to clinch the coveted award. Interestingly, Siraj played only one match during the month but his exceptional spell at The Oval proved to be the turning point. His nine-wicket haul across both innings set up a famous win for India in the match, underlining his ability to deliver in crucial moments.

This is Siraj's first ICC Player of the Month Award. He now joins an important list of Indian cricketers, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, R. Ashwin, etc., that have received the honor. This is a new achievement for Siraj and builds India's reputation in the global cricketing arena.

Siraj’s Reflections on the Honour

Speaking to the ICC after receiving the award, Siraj expressed his delight, saying, "It is a special honor to be named ICC Player of the Month. The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was a memorable series, and it was one of the most intense contests I have been part of. I am proud that I could contribute with some important spells, especially in the decisive moments. Bowling against a top batting lineup in their home conditions was challenging, but it also brought out the best in me. This award belongs as much to my teammates and the support staff as it does to me, because their constant encouragement and belief kept me going."

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Currently, Siraj is not part of India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad. However, the Hyderabad-born pacer is expected to make his return to competitive cricket during the upcoming home Test series against the West Indies, where he will once again aim to lead India’s bowling attack with his pace and precision.