ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2025 revealed ICC World Test Championship
Batting at No.4, he seamlessly blended stability with flair, while also leading the side with distinction in his maiden series as captain to currently sit third spot on the standings in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.
His ability to turn convincing starts into match-defining totals, especially when early wickets fell, proved crucial in sparking multiple Indian fightbacks and was vital in the series eventually concluding on equal terms.
Furthermore, Gill concluded the five-Test series with 754 runs across 10 outings at a phenomenal average of 75.40 that also landed him the Player of the Series award. His marathon 754 in the series was the second highest ever in a WTC tournament.
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