ICC Men’s POTM: Greaves Leads December 2025 Nominee Race

The ICC Men’s Player of the Month shortlist for December throws up a fascinating mix of form players, headlined by Justin Greaves, whose marathon batting in New Zealand has caught the eye of fans worldwide.

Greaves’ Christchurch Epic Sets Nomination Tone

All-rounder Justin Greaves enjoyed a breakout month for West Indies, piling up 283 runs at 56.60 across three rugged Tests in New Zealand. For a Caribbean batting unit that has often struggled in seaming conditions, Greaves looked remarkably composed, blending old-school temperament with modern scoring options.

The defining moment came in Christchurch, where he carved out an unforgettable unbeaten 202 in the fourth innings to drag West Indies from the brink and secure a draw. It was the kind of knock Indian fans instantly compared to VVS Laxman’s Eden Gardens classic – long, stubborn, and laced with classy strokeplay under immense pressure.

Greaves wasn’t just a passenger with the ball either. He chipped in with five wickets, offering crucial breakthroughs and showing the kind of all-round utility that selectors crave in the modern Test game. For West Indies, still rebuilding their red-ball aura, this December felt like a turning point with Greaves at the heart of it.

The other nominees will have their own claims, but in terms of narrative, impact and difficulty of conditions, Greaves’ December stands right up there as one of the standout individual months of the 2025 calendar.

"To do it in these conditions, against this attack, means a lot." — Justin Greaves

As the voting window opens, expect a strong push from Caribbean fans – and plenty of neutral support from India – for a player whose December heroics embodied the fighting spirit Test cricket still celebrates.