NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Siraj was named ICC Player of the Month for August on Monday, following his heroic performance in the fifth and final Test against England.
Joining him in the accolade was Ireland's Orla Prendergast, who was also recognised as Player of the Month.
Siraj's match-winning brilliance on the final day at The Oval played a pivotal role in India's dramatic six-run victory. He claimed three crucial wickets on the last morning, finishing with nine wickets in the match, helping India level the series 2-2 against England.
"It is a special honour to be named ICC Player of the Month. The Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy was a memorable series, and it was one of the most intense contests I have been part of.
"I am proud that I could contribute with some important spells, especially in the decisive moments. Bowling against a top batting line-up in their home conditions was challenging, but it also brought out the best in me," said Siraj.
Ireland all-rounder Prendergast won the award ahead of Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali and the Netherlands' seam bowler Iris Zwilling.
Prendergast was named the Player of the Series in a home T20I series, helping win 2-1 against Pakistan. She scored 144 runs and took four wickets in that series and maintained her fine form in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier, aggregating 244 runs and finishing with seven wickets in the month of August.
