West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves has been nominated for the ICC’s Men’s Player of the Month Award for December 2025. The decision came following his impressive performances in the recent Test series against New Zealand.
Greaves indeed had a memorable month in New Zealand, scoring a brilliant 283 runs at an average of 56.60 across three Tests.
His standout performance came in the first Test, where he scored an unbeaten 202 in the fourth innings, saving the match and helping the West Indies secure a historic draw.
Additionally, the 31-year-old medium pacer made his mark with the ball, claiming five wickets during the series.
Despite his achievements, Greaves will face tough competition from fellow nominees, including New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy and Australia’s left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc.
Duffy was the leading wicket-taker in the home Test series against the West Indies. He claimed 23 wickets at an average of 15.43 across three matches, helping New Zealand win the series 2-0. His dominant form helped him become
New Zealand’s highest wicket-taker in a calendar year across all formats, with 81 wickets, overtaking Richard Hadlee’s record of 79, set back in 1985.
During the December Ashes series, Starc was essential for Australia, securing 16 wickets and contributing 139 runs across the three Tests.
Named Player-of-the-Match in the second Test against England, he delivered 77 runs and took eight wickets, pivotal in securing victory for Australia.
In Adelaide’s third Test, Starc added a vital 54 runs and four wickets, ensuring the series win for Australia.
