Dubai, July 14 -- South Africa right-hand batter Aiden Markram was announced the Player of the Month for June on Monday following his all-round performance in the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at 'Home of Cricket', Lord's for which he also won the Player of the Match award, as per the ICC media release.

The 30-year-old made 136 runs and claimed two important wickets to help the Proteas break their 27-year wait for a senior ICC trophy.

The South African opener delivered when it mattered most, scripting one of the finest performances in the history of the competition to guide his side to their maiden World Test Championship triumph.

"It is a privilege to receive this award. To contribute to a ICC World Test Champion...