The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for the Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month awards for August 2025, with fast bowlers dominating the men`s category.
India’s , New Zealand’s Matt Henry, and West Indies’ Jayden Seales have been shortlisted for their standout performances across formats last month.
Siraj’s nomination comes on the back of a sensational bowling display in the fifth Test match against England during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The Indian pacer played a pivotal role in sealing the series win at The Oval, picking up a match haul of nine wickets. He claimed 4/86 in 16.2 overs in the first innings and followed it up with a five-wicket haul (5/104 in 30.1 overs) in the second, delivering when it mattered most on the final day of the series decider.
From New Zealand, Matt Henry earned his nomination after a dominant display in the Test series against Zimbabwe. The 33-year-old was named Player of the Series, finishing with remarkable match figures of 9/90 and 7/56 in the two Tests held in Bulawayo, which the visitors won convincingly by massive margins to secure a 2-0 series victory.
Meanwhile, Jayden Seales of the West Indies was instrumental in his team’s historic ODI series win over , their first since 1991. The young fast bowler picked up 10 wickets in three matches, including a career-best performance of 6/18 in the final ODI, earning him the Player of the Series award and leading his side to a resounding 202-run victory in the final match.
Women’s Player of the Month nominees
In the women’s category, the ICC has shortlisted Muneeba Ali (Pakistan), Orla Prendergast (Ireland), and Iris Zwilling (Netherlands) for their outstanding contributions in T20I matches across Europe.
Ireland’s Orla Prendergast impressed in her team’s home T20I series win against Pakistan and continued her form in subsequent European fixtures, contributing with both bat and ball. Muneeba Ali made a significant impact in the final match of that series with a sparkling century, helping Pakistan avoid a whitewash.
Netherlands’ Iris Zwilling was another standout performer, picking up a bagful of wickets during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier, helping her team stay competitive throughout the tournament.
The winners of the ICC Player of the Month awards will be determined through a combination of votes from an independent ICC panel and global fans, who can cast their votes on the official ICC website.