'The double ton in Birmingham is obviously something...': Shubman Gill responds after becoming 'ICC player of the Month' following England heroics

India Test captain Shubman Gill has been awarded as the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2025 following his birilliant performance against England in the five-Test match series of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. He faced a stiff competition from England Test skipper Ben Stokes and South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder.

The 25-year-old enjoyed a remarkable month in July, scoring 567 runs at an outstanding average of 94.50 across three Tests, smashing a double hundred and two hundreds in six outings. This was Gill's first tour as India's Test captain where he was awarded Player of the Series.

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"It feels great to be named the ICC Player of the Month for July," Gill said.

"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.

"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.

"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."

This is the fourth time Gill has clinched the Player of the Month honour from ICC, having won previously in February this year, and in January and September 2023.

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The right-hand batter was the standout performer in India’s historic victory at Edgbaston, smashing a colossal 269 in the first innings after walking in at 95/2, and went on to add another 161 in the second innings to set up a mammoth 336-run win. His combined 430 runs in the match rank as the second-highest aggregate in Test history, behind only Graham Gooch’s 456.

The five-Test match series between India and England ended 2-2 draw after the Shubman Gill-led side defeated England by six runs in the last and fifth Test.