India's celebrated right-arm pacer Mohammed Siraj has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month for August 2025 after his stellar show in the Test series in England. He is joined by New Zealand's Matt Henry and West Indies' Jayden Seales in the men's list. Mohammed Siraj's Heroics in England Siraj was instrumental in India's heart-stopping six-run win on Day 5 of the fifth Test against England at The Oval. He was awarded Player of the Match after delivering his fifth five-wicket haul in Tests, taking 5/104. His stunning bowling saw India defend a target of 374 runs, the closest win in India's Test history. He also registered career-best match figures of 9/190, helping India draw the series 2-2. Siraj's performance has come under praise for his pace, accuracy, and pressure handling during key situations. Also Read | Siraj’s DSP Salary and Possible Hike Under 8th Pay Panel Other Shortlisted Players in Men's Category Three exciting pacers are in the running for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for August 2025 🤩 — ICC (@ICC) September 8, 2025 West Indies' Jayden Seales was the leading wicket-taker in their 2-1 ODI series victory over Pakistan, their first series victory over Pakistan since 1991. Seales took 10 wickets across three innings at an average of 10 and economy of 4.10. He also took career-best ODI figures of 6/18 as the West Indies bowled Pakistan out for a mere 92 in the match-deciding encounter. Matt Henry was rewarded for his work in New Zealand's 2-0 Test series victory over Zimbabwe. The 33-year-old left-arm fast bowler took match figures of 9/90 and 7/56 to help his side secure thumping wins in both Tests at Bulawayo. Also Read | Jayden Seales Breaks Dale Steyn’s Record With Historic ODI Spell vs PAK Players Nominated in Women's Category Two all-rounders in red-hot form and a dashing batter are in contention for the ICC Women's Player of the Month for August 2025 💫 — ICC (@ICC) September 8, 2025 In the women's category, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali, Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast, and Netherlands bowler Iris Zwilling have been nominated. The winners will be determined by votes from the ICC Voting Academy, comprising former cricketers around the world, and fan votes on the ICC website. Siraj's nomination is a reflection of his regular runs of good performances without any rest and increasing influence on Indian cricket. Fans are waiting impatiently to know whether his excellent performances in England will see him receive this honor.