ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees revealed for July 2025

Shubman Gill (India)

Shubman Gill had a sensational month, amassing 567 runs at an impeccable average of 94.50 in three Tests during India’s gripping series in England.

He played a starring role in India’s record-breaking win at Edgbaston, where he scored a monumental 269 in the first innings followed by 161 in the second.

His combined 430 runs across the two innings is the second highest tally, next only to Graham Gooch’s 456.

Gill continued his purple patch with another century - a second-innings 103 - in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, helping India secure a crucial draw that set up their eventual 2-2 series draw.

His consistency at No.4, carrying on the baton from all-time great Virat Kohli, provided stability and flair in equal measure, and combined with his extraordinary captaincy in his debut series.

Gill’s ability to convert starts into big scores, when wickets fell early on under pressure, was vital to India mounting comebacks on multiple instances.

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