India’s ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill and opener Shafali Verma have been named the ICC Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for September, respectively, completing a double for India for the third time in the award’s history.
Gill’s latest recognition puts him alongside West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, who has also won the ICC Player of the Month award five times. Gill secured his fifth monthly honour after a prolific ODI series against the West Indies, extending his record for the most wins in the men’s category. Verma earned her second award after playing key roles in India’s triumphs at the Women’s Asia Cup and the Asian Games. “It feels fantastic to win my fifth ICC Player of the Month award, and I am grateful to the panel for this honour. It was immensely satisfying to score those runs and even more special to be part of successful run chases in front of our home fans, whose support always gives us an extra boost.
His previous wins came in January and September 2023, followed by February and July 2025.
“The pace of ODI cricket has gone up significantly, and you must think on your feet, assess the conditions quickly and adapt to the demands of the pitch and the target. “It is an incredible honour to win the ICC Player of the Month award again. “I am excited about the months ahead and determined to keep performing at my best, with the ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in February next year, another tournament to look forward to. The memory of winning the World Cup is still so fresh and special, and I can’t wait to be back on the field for an ICC tournament on home soil. It promises to be an unforgettable experience!” she added.
With the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in southern Africa next year, we are determined to keep raising our standards and build a strong and balanced team capable of rising to the challenges ahead,” Gill said It is Verma’s second ICC Player of the Month award, following her first win in November 2025 after her match-winning performance in the Women’s World Cup final against South Africa in Navi Mumbai.
It was immensely satisfying to play my part in our victories at the Asia Cup and the Asian Games, and winning this award makes those triumphs even more special,” Shafali said.
