Sports current affairs remain a high-scoring but often ignored area in UPSC, PCS, and HPAS exams. Among them, the ICC Player of the Month Award is frequently asked in Prelims (facts & matching) and sometimes referenced in Interview discussions on sports governance and India’s global sporting presence.

This Civilstap blog covers the ICC Player of the Month winners in 2025 (till date) in a crisp, exam-ready format—useful for aspirants preparing through UPSC coaching in Chandigarh, IAS coaching in Chandigarh, PCS coaching in Chandigarh, and HPAS coaching in Chandigarh.

What is the ICC Player of the Month Award?

The award is instituted by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to recognise:

• One Men’s Player

• One Women’s Player

for outstanding international performance in a calendar month (across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is).

Sports current affairs are compiled exam-wise in Civilstap Study Material:
https://civilstap.com/study-material/

Why This Topic Is Important for Exams

• Frequently asked in current affairs MCQs

• Month–player–country matching questions

• Coverage of women’s sports (UPSC favourite)

• Useful for Interview value addition

Track updates regularly via Civilstap Current Affairs:
https://civilstap.com/new-current-affairs/

ICC Player of the Month – 2025 List

Note for aspirants: ICC announces these awards monthly. The table below covers 2025 winners announced so far. Always revise the latest update before Prelims.

ICC Player of the Month – Men (2025)

ICC Player of the Month – Women (2025)

Tip: Remember month + player + country—UPSC often twists one element.

How UPSC Asks Questions from ICC Awards

Prelims Pattern

• Match the player with the country

• Identify the award category (Men/Women)

• Month-based current affairs

Interview Angle

• Role of sports in diplomacy

• Governance of international sports bodies

• India’s performance in global sports

Revise monthly sports PDFs from Free Downloads by Civilstap:
https://civilstap.com/download/

Smart Preparation Strategy for Sports Current Affairs

1. Make month-wise tables
2. Do not skip women players
3. Revise before every mock test
4. Practice MCQs regularly

 Test yourself using Civilstap Daily Quiz:
https://civilstap.com/daily-quiz/

Civilstap Advantage for Current Affairs

Civilstap provides:

• Exam-focused sports current affairs

• Monthly revision tables

• MCQs with explanations

• Integrated Prelims–Mains approach

Explore structured guidance via Civilstap Courses:
https://civilstap.com/courses/

This makes Civilstap a trusted choice for aspirants aiming through UPSC coaching in Chandigarh, IAS coaching in Chandigarh, PCS coaching in Chandigarh, and HPAS coaching in Chandigarh.