Mohammed Siraj has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for August 2025 , recognizing his match‑winning efforts in the final Test against England at The Oval. Fast bowler’s extraordinary contribution in one of the fiercest Test series of the year.

Siraj’s Match‑Winning Performances in England

In the Oval Test, Siraj took 9 wickets at an average of 21.11 across both innings, including a five‑wicket haul in the second innings, bowling 46 overs in that single match. He was also the only Indian pacer to feature in all five Tests of the series, ending up as the leading wicket‑taker overall with 23 wickets across nine innings.

Recognition by the ICC

Siraj beat out competition from New Zealand’s Matt Henry and West Indies’ Jayden Seales to claim the award, demonstrating his supe

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