Siraj was chosen following his outstanding match-winning spell against England in the Oval Test, which was the only match he was a part of in the month.
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India’s Mohammed Siraj and Ireland’s Olga Prendergast have been adjudged as the ICC Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for August 2025.
Siraj was chosen following his outstanding match-winning spell against England in the Oval Test, which was the only match he was a part of in the month. Siraj picked up nine wickets at an average of 21.11 across both innings, helping India to not just win the Test from a tricky situation but also make sure the well-fought series ended at 2-2.
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The Indian fast bowler was also named the Player of the Match in the final Test for his efforts, which included a five-wicket haul in the second innings and bowling 46 overs in the Test. The right-armer beat out opposition from New Zealand’s Matt Henry and West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales for the monthly award.
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“It is a special honour to be named ICC Player of the Month,” Siraj said. “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. I will continue to work hard and give my best every time I wear the India jersey,” he added.
Meanwhile, Ireland’s Olga Prendergast edged out stern competition from The Netherlands’ all-round counterpart Iris Zwilling and Pakistan wicket-keeper Muneeba Ali to claim the honour. The Ireland all-rounder was the chief architect in her team’s 2-1 T20I series win over Pakistan.
Besides being the leading run-getter in the series, amassing 144 runs from three innings, which included two half-centuries, the 23-year-old was also Ireland’s highest wicket-taker, snapping four dismissals from the three outings, and was adjudged the Player of the Series.
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