Mohammed Siraj of India and Orla Prendergast of Ireland were on Monday named as the ICC Players of the Month for August after playing stellar roles in their teams’ memorable victories over the month.

Siraj’s superb match-winning effort on the final day of the Test series against England that helped win The Oval Test match by six runs helped him clinch the award ahead of other fast bowlers Matt Henry of New Zealand and Jayden Seals of the West Indies.

Siraj grabbed three wickets on the dramatic final morning of the fifth match to finish with nine wickets in the match as the Indian team drew the series 2-2.

He finished with nine wickets in the match, grabbing four for 86 in the first innings and five for 104 in the second.

Siraj credited his teammates and team staff for helping bring out the best in him.

“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.

Source:Icc-cricket