India, Oct. 16 -- Star Indian openers Abhishek Sharma and Smriti Mandhana were the ICC Men's and Women's Players of the Month for September 2025, respectively, following their exceptional performances in the Asia Cup and the home ODI series against Australia.

The duo was a cut above the rest during the month, with both playing key roles in India's recent white-ball successes. While Abhishek dazzled with his explosive strokeplay in the Asia Cup, Mandhana continued her rich vein of form against a strong Australian side, showcasing her class and consistency.

Abhishek Sharma amassed 314 runs in seven matches during September at an impressive average of 44.85 and a staggering strike rate of 200, underlining his impact as a game-changer at th...