Simon Harmer: ICC Men's Player of the Month (November 2025)
What's the story
South Africa spinner Simon Harmer has been adjudged the ICC Men's Player of the Month for November 2025. The right-arm spinner won the award after his stellar run in the two-match Test series against India. He outperformed Bangladesh's Taijul Islam and Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz to win this prestigious title for the first time in his career. Here are further details.
Series impact
Pivotal role in historic Test series win
Harmer took a whopping 17 wickets across two Tests against India, winning the player-of-the-series award. He played a key role in South Africa's historic 2-0 victory over India, their first in India since 2000. Harmer helped the Proteas beat India convincingly in Kolkata and Guwahati. As per Cricbuzz, Harmer's match figures of 9/101 in Guwahati are the second-best for the Proteas in India.
Award acceptance
Harmer dedicates award to teammates and family
On receiving the ICC award, Harmer said, "It's a privilege to be named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for November." He further added, "I share this award with my teammates, coaches, and support staff and dedicate it to my family who allow me to go out and live my dream." "It's a privilege to be a part of the Proteas team, and I hope to enjoy many more successful seasons with this remarkable group of people."
Information
A look at his red-ball numbers
From 14 Tests, Harmer has picked 69 wickets at 21.79. He has 7 four-fers and two five-wicket hauls. As per ESPNcricinfo, Harmer has picked a whopping 1,020 wickets in First-Class cricket at 26.02. He has 51 four-fers and 59 five-wicket hauls.
Award
About the ICC Player of the Month award
The ICC acknowledges brilliant performances every month in men's and women's categories internationally, and therefore, those players are nominated. Eventually, one of them is picked as the winner for that particular month. The cricket board has been handing out these monthly awards since the start of 2021. Renowned journalists and former cricketers form the voting panel. Meanwhile, the public has 10% voting rights.