Daily Current Affairs / Mohammed Siraj and Orla Prendergast Named ICC Players of the Month – August 2025
Category : Sports Published on: September 17 2025
The ICC honored Mohammed Siraj as the Male Player of the Month and Orla Prendergast as the Female Player of the Month for August 2025. Siraj played a crucial role in India’s thrilling six-run victory against England by taking 9 wickets in the final Test. Meanwhile, Prendergast scored 144 runs and took 4 wickets against Pakistan in the T20I series, helping Ireland qualify for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. This achievement reflects the dedication, hard work, and excellence of both players.
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