ICC Men’s Player of the Month for October 2025 unveiled

The left-arm tweaker beat competition from fellow spinners Noman Ali (Pakistan) and Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) to claim the coveted award.

Muthusamy has been rewarded for stellar performances with both bat and ball during South Africa’s Test tour of Pakistan and the 31-year-old was thrilled to collect his first ICC Player of the Month award.

“It feels great to be named the Player of the Month by the ICC, especially since it comes for performances in Test cricket, a format that every player wants to excel in," Muthusamy said.

“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 team-mates for their support and look forward to contributing for my team in the years to come.”

Across the two-match Test series against Pakistan that ended in a 1-1 draw, Muthusamy scored 106 runs at an average of 53 and claimed 11 wickets at a stunning average of 18.36, also winning the Player of the Series award in the process.

In the first Test, despite South Africa ending on the losing side, Muthusamy recorded career-best figures of 11/174, taking six wickets in the first innings and five in the second.

With South Africa eyeing a comeback in the second Test, Muthusamy’s batting brilliance came to the fore. He had two crucial lower-order partnerships with Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada, anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 89, his highest Test score to date.

The knock helped the Proteas gain a crucial first-innings lead and eventually seal the win. With a drawn outing, the ICC World Test Championship-holders now sit at the fourth spot on the standings.

Muthusamy has been vital to South Africa’s spin unit in recent times, sealing his place in the red-ball side on the back of impressive showings.

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