Abhishek Sharma has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September 2025 after a run of sensational performances during the month that saw him dominate at the Asia Cup.
The Indian opener’s consistency and fearless play have quickly made him one of the most exciting talents in world cricket and he was thrilled to claim the award ahead of teammate Kuldeep Yadav and Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett.
“It feels great to win this ICC award and I am happy that it has come for some important matches that I could help win," he said.
“I am proud to be part of a team that can pull off victories from the most difficult of situations. Our recent track record in T20Is reflects our outstanding team culture and positive mindset.
“I thank the team management for their guidance and to all my teammates for their support. I am also thankful to the panel that selected me for this award.”
The 25-year-old continued his remarkable rise by amassing 314 runs in seven T20Is during the Asia Cup, finishing as the tournament’s leading run-scorer and deservedly winning the Player of the Tournament.
He averaged 44.85 at the tournament along with an exceptional strike rate of 200 and struck three half-centuries.
Abhishek also played a key role in India’s semi-final victory against Sri Lanka, where he played a composed yet commanding knock to help his side secure a spot in the title decider.
The innings also saw him reach a career-high rating of 931 points on the ICC Men’s T20I Batter Rankings, surpassing the previous best of 919 points set by England’s Dawid Malan in 2020.
Before the semis, Abhishek scored 75 against Pakistan in India’s group-stage win and prior to that, a fluent 74 against Bangladesh. Barring the final that India were successful in, he scored 30 runs or more in every match.
Throughout the Asia Cup, he provided India with blistering starts, setting the tone early in the innings. His Player of the Tournament award at the Asia Cup was a fitting recognition given the impact he made.
