New Delhi: South African batsman Aiden Markram has been named the ICC male player for June 2025, which is after his important all-round-round performance against Australia at his Lord’s in the ICC World Test Championship Final.30 -year -old, played an important role in ending 27 years of waiting for a senior South Africa ICC Trophy, compiling 136 runs and taking two important wickets in the title Clash.Getting up on the occasion, the South African opener gave a standout performance – one of the most memorable in the history of the tournament – to guide his team to their first World Test Championship title.On winning the award, Markram said, “It is a privilege to receive the award. Our team and South Africa have something to contribute to the ICC World Test Championship victory for me that matters a lot to me.”“Winning the final at Lord’s is a historic moment for South African cricket, and this is something that we will remember forever. This victory was possible only because of the joint efforts of the entire team, with a significant contribution to KG (Kagiso Rabada) and Tembs (Temba Bavuma).”Markram felt his appearance quickly with the ball, attacking Steve Smith and a promising stand between Bu Webster. He rapidly hit, removed Smith with his sixth delivery – an early success that proved to be decisive in the context of the match.However, his first outing with the bat was brief. Mitchell fell to Stark for a duck of the right hand, leaving him with a point to prove in the second innings.He found redemption in vigorous style. South Africa’s 74 runs behind and Australia disappointingly added 59 for the final wicket, the pressure was increasing. Markram once again moved the step – with the final wicket of Josh Hazlewood, and then with a remarkable knock that turned the match to his head.Chasing a challenging target of 282, Markram anchored the innings with a compact. Despite Ryan Ricelton’s early disadvantage, he formed an important partnership with Vian Malder and Captain Temba Bavuma.When Bavuma considered an injury to retiring after fear of injury, it was Markram’s words in the dressing room, which convinced him to take him. His partnership proved to be the cornerstone of South Africa’s successful pursuit, taking him within a distance of glory.Markram’s innings ended at a brilliant 136 – a knock, defined by pose, grit and masterful strokeplay. More than just one match-winner, his performance achieved a long-awaited ICC title in South African cricketing folklore, actually a long-awaited ICC title in memorable fashion.
