ICC Player of the Month – July 2025: Shubman Gill & Sophia Dunkley Shine

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Shubman Gill as the Men’s Player of the Month and Sophia Dunkley as the Women’s Player of the Month for July 2025, recognising their exceptional performances on the international stage.

Men’s Player of the Month – Shubman Gill (India)

Dominant Debut Series as Captain

Shubman Gill, in his first series as India’s Test captain, produced a remarkable batting display against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, which ended in a 2–2 draw. He beat England’s Ben Stokes and South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder to win the award.

Outstanding Batting Numbers

• Runs in July: 567 in 3 Tests
• Average: 94.50
• Centuries: 3 (including a double ton)
• Series Total: 754 runs in 5 Tests – Player of the Series

Records Broken:

• First Indian captain to score a double century in England.
• Highest Test score by an Indian in England (269).
• Surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s highest overseas score outside Asia.
• 430 runs in one Test match – second-highest in history.

Women’s Player of the Month – Sophia Dunkley (England)

Consistent Match-Winning Performances

England batter Sophia Dunkley claimed her first ICC Women’s Player of the Month award after a standout run against India, edging out Sophie Ecclestone and Gaby Lewis.

Key Contributions

T20I Series:

• 75 (53 balls) in a close 6-run win.
• 46 (30 balls) in the final T20I to seal a last-ball victory.
• Total: 144 runs, Average: 36, Strike Rate: 134.57.

ODI Series:

• 83 in the first ODI.
• Unbeaten in rain-hit second ODI.
• 34 in the third ODI before being run out.
• Total: 126 runs, Average: 63, Strike Rate: 91.97.