Shubman Gill has been performing exceptionally well lately, consistently scoring runs with his bat. He showcased his batting prowess on the England tour and emerged as the team's biggest hero.
Sports News: Young and talented Indian cricketer Shubman Gill not only won the hearts of fans with his brilliant performance in the recent five-match Test series against England, but also set a major record. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has honored him with the Player of the Month award for July 2025 for his outstanding play.
Gill was up against England captain Ben Stokes and South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder for this award, but Gill surpassed both these stalwarts to claim the prize.
Shubman Gill's Performance Against England
25-year-old Shubman Gill scored a total of 754 runs in this Test series, setting a new benchmark as an Indian captain. Especially in the three Test matches played in July, Gill scored 567 runs at an impressive average of 94.50, including a double century. Gill's performance provided strength to India even in challenging conditions in England.
His double century in Birmingham is considered one of the most memorable moments of the series. This batting performance of Gill kept the Indian team b in every situation, and this achievement made him worthy of the ICC Player of the Month award.
Shubman Gill's Record as Captain
Shubman Gill not only made his mark as an outstanding batsman, but also created history as a captain. He broke Sunil Gavaskar's record, who scored 732 runs in a Test series against the West Indies in 1978 and held the record for the most runs as an Indian captain. Gill surpassed this record, proving that he is not only a great batsman, but also an influential captain.
This was his first captaincy series, and he fulfilled this responsibility well with such a big record. This achievement has given Gill a special place in the history of Indian cricket.
Gill Wins ICC Player of the Month Award for the Fourth Time
This is the fourth time that Shubman Gill is winning the ICC Men's Player of the Month award. He previously won this award in February 2025, January 2023 and September 2023. Gill is the only cricketer in the world to have won this honor four times, which is a testament to his consistent excellence and outstanding performance.
After becoming the ICC Player of the Month, Shubman Gill expressed his happiness and satisfaction, saying, "I am very happy to win the ICC Player of the Month award for the month of July. This award is also special for me because it was my first series after becoming the captain. The memories of the double century scored in Birmingham will always be special for me. I sincerely thank the jury for this honor."
Gill's words are indicative of his confidence and hard work. The young player also expressed that he wants to make India proud at the highest level of world cricket and wants to continuously improve his performance.
