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Indian cricket fans have a big reason to celebrate! The ICC (International Cricket Council) has announced the Player of the Month nominees for September 2025, and three Indian stars — Abhishek Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, and Smriti Mandhana — have been shortlisted for their amazing performances.
Abhishek Sharma – The Star Opener
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Young Indian opener Abhishek Sharma had an outstanding month. He was one of the main reasons India won the 2025 Asia Cup. The left-handed batter scored 314 runs in seven T20 matches at a strike rate of 200, including three half-centuries.
His fearless batting gave India quick starts in almost every game. Abhishek was named the Player of the Tournament and also became the World No.1 T20I batter, breaking records held by Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli for the highest T20I rating points ever achieved by an Indian.
Kuldeep Yadav – The Spin Master
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India’s top spinner Kuldeep Yadav was equally impressive in the Asia Cup. The left-arm wrist-spinner took 17 wickets in seven innings at a brilliant economy rate of 6.27. He bowled some magical spells, including 4/7 against UAE and 4/30 in the final against Pakistan.
His consistent performance helped India lift their ninth Asia Cup title. Thanks to his efforts, Kuldeep jumped nine places in the ICC T20I bowling rankings, reaching 12th position in the world.
Smriti Mandhana – Leading the Women’s Team
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In women’s cricket, Smriti Mandhana continued to shine for India. The vice-captain played superbly against Australia in a four-match ODI series. She scored 308 runs in four games with an average of 77 and a strike rate of 135.68.
Smriti hit two centuries (117 and 125) and even broke Virat Kohli’s record by scoring the fastest century by an Indian (men or women) against Australia — reaching her hundred in just 50 balls. She was named the Player of the Series, even though India lost the series 1–2.
Other Nominees
- Men’s Category: Abhishek Sharma (India), Kuldeep Yadav (India), Brian Bennett (Zimbabwe)
- Women’s Category: Smriti Mandhana (India), Tazmin Brits (South Africa), Sidra Ameen (Pakistan)
A Month to Remember for India
September 2025 was a special month for Indian cricket. Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav played key roles in winning the Asia Cup, while Smriti Mandhana showed her class against a top team like Australia. All three have made the country proud by being nominated for the ICC Player of the Month Awards.
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