Team India skipper Shubman Gill was announced as the `Player of the Month` for July 2025. In the concluded five-match Test series against England, the right-hander had smashed 754 runs.
During the series, he smashed a double century against in Birmingham and Gill said that he will cherish that double ton forever, as it came in his first Test series as a captain.
“It feels great to be named the ICC Player of the Month for July. This time it holds a lot more significance since it has come for my performances during my first Test series as captain. The double ton in Birmingham is obviously something I will cherish forever and will be one of the highlights of my tour to England,” Gill was quoted by the ICC.
He then said that the players from both teams will remember the series for a long time.
“The Test series against England was a learning experience for me as captain and we had some outstanding performances from both sides, which I am sure players from both sides will remember for a long time,” said the 25-year-old.
Further, Gill is hopeful of continuing his rich vein of form in the future and bringing many more achievements for the nation.
“I would like to thank the jury for selecting me for this award and my teammates who have been with me during the course of this exciting series. I look forward to continuing my form in the season ahead and bring more laurels for the country,” said the Fazilka-born.
The highlight for Gill during this period was his aggregate of 430 runs in the second Test in Birmingham, the second highest ever in a Test match.
Shubman Gill also became the first male player to win the `Player of the Month` award four times after a stupendous run in England saw him score 567 runs (out of 754 runs) at an average of 94.50 in the three Tests played in July.
With the Asia Cup 2025 just around the corner, he is one of the batsmen to open the innings for Team India.
(With PTI Inputs)
