DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has awarded South Africa’s left-arm spinner, Senuran Muthusamy, the Men’s Player of the Month for October 2025.
Muthusamy received the prestigious accolade ahead of fellow spinners Noman Ali from Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan, after delivering outstanding performances with both bat and ball during South Africa’s Test tour of Pakistan.
The 31-year-old expressed his joy at winning his first ICC Player of the Month award.
“It feels incredible to be named the Player of the Month by the ICC, especially for performances in Test cricket, a format every player aspires to excel in,” said Muthusamy.
“Playing for a side that won the World Test Championship this year is a matter of great pride. I was privileged to be part of such a competitive series in Pakistan and am happy to have contributed with both ball and bat. I would like to thank my teammates for their support and look forward to contributing for my team in the years to come.”
Two-match Test series
During the two-match Test series, which ended in a 1-1 draw, Muthusamy scored 106 runs at an average of 53 and claimed 11 wickets at an impressive average of 18.36.
His all-round performance also earned him the Player of the Series award.
In the first Test, despite South Africa’s loss, Muthusamy achieved career-best figures of 11/174, taking six wickets in the first innings and five in the second.
His batting prowess was evident in the second Test, where his vital lower-order partnerships with Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada helped him score an unbeaten 89 — his highest Test score to date.
Muthusamy’s crucial innings played a key role in giving South Africa a vital first-innings lead and securing the win. With the series drawn, the ICC World Test Championship holders now sit fourth in the standings.
The spinner has become an essential figure in South Africa’s red-ball team, solidifying his place in the side with consistent and impactful performances.
