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Mohammed Siraj, India's senior pacer, has been adjudged as the winner of the ICC Men’s Player of the Month accolade for August 2025 for his match-winning spell against England in The Oval Test, which was the only match he was a part of, in the month.

Siraj produced a memorable spell and helped India draw the five-match Test series 2-2. The Shubman Gill-led side ended up clinching a thrilling win by just 6 runs in the final Test at the Oval. Siraj took nine wickets at an average of 21.11 across both innings.

The 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, bowling 46 overs in the Test. The right-arm pacer got the better of New Zealand's Matt Henry and West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales for the monthly award.

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Siraj was the only Indian pacer to feature in all five Test matches against England, making him the leading wicket-taker as well, and to bowl with the same intensity until the final day of the series was a commendable effort.

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"It is a special honour to be named ICC Player of the Month," Siraj said. He took 23 wickets in 5 matches at an average of 32.43, having bowled a total of 185.3 overs.

"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."