{"id":96378,"date":"2025-07-14T15:09:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T15:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/icc-names-aiden-markram-mens-player-of-the-month-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T15:09:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T15:09:07","slug":"icc-names-aiden-markram-mens-player-of-the-month-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/icc-names-aiden-markram-mens-player-of-the-month-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"ICC names Aiden Markram men&#8217;s player of the month | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"flex items-center text-center\"><figcaption class=\"text-3 font-sans uppercase mr-3 whitespace-no-wrap\"><span class=\"ls-art\">Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article<\/span><\/figcaption><audio class=\"h-5 w-60 sm:w-80 rounded-none\" preload=\"metadata\" controlslist=\"noplaybackrate nodownload\" id=\"tts\" controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/attachments\/speech_20250714105004290-fS3gS.mp3\"\/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>South Africa\u2019s Aiden Markram has been named the ICC Men\u2019s Player of the Month for June 2025, following his match-winning performance in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at Lord\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>Markram edged out fellow nominees, his teammate Kagiso Rabada and Sri Lanka\u2019s top-order batter Pathum Nissanka, to claim the monthly honour.<\/p>\n<p>The 30-year-old opener played a crucial role in helping the Proteas lift their first senior ICC trophy in 27 years.<\/p>\n<p>He scored a magnificent 136 in the fourth innings of the WTC Final and also contributed with the ball, taking two important wickets, including that of Steve Smith, to set up a historic win for South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Reacting to the award, Markram said: \u201cIt is a privilege to receive this award. To contribute to an ICC World Test Championship win for our team and South Africa is something that means a lot to me.<\/p>\n<p>Winning the final at Lord&#8217;s is a historic moment for South African cricket, and it is something we will all remember forever.<\/p>\n<p>This victory was only possible due to the combined efforts of the entire team, with crucial contributions from KG (Kagiso Rabada) and Tembs (Temba Bavuma).\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Although Markram was dismissed for a duck in the first innings, he bounced back strongly in the second.<\/p>\n<p>Chasing a target of 282, he guided the Proteas through a tense fourth innings, showing composure and maturity.<\/p>\n<p>His partnerships with Wiaan Mulder and Temba Bavuma kept the innings steady, especially after the early loss of Ryan Rickelton.<\/p>\n<p>When Bavuma faced an injury scare during the chase, Markram offered constant support. He eventually departed after scoring 136, anchoring the innings with control and calmness.<\/p>\n<p>Before shining with the bat, Markram made a vital impact with the ball, breaking a strong partnership by dismissing Steve Smith with just his sixth delivery.<\/p>\n<p>He later removed Josh Hazlewood in the second innings to wrap up Australia\u2019s innings.<\/p>\n<p>This memorable performance helped South Africa clinch their maiden ICC World Test Championship title, and Markram\u2019s all-round efforts rightly earned him the ICC Men\u2019s Player of the Month award.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article South Africa\u2019s Aiden Markram has been named the ICC Men\u2019s Player of the Month for June 2025, following his match-winning performance in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at Lord\u2019s. Markram edged out fellow nominees, his teammate Kagiso Rabada and Sri Lanka\u2019s top-order batter Pathum Nissanka, to claim the monthly honour. 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