Muthusamy earned the honour in the men's category ahead of fellow spinners \u2013 Pakistan\u2019s Noman Ali and Afghanistan\u2019s Rashid Khan, for his all-round display in the drawn Test series against Pakistan, claiming 11 wickets in Lahore and top-scoring with 89 in Rawalpindi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt feels great to be named the Player of the Month by the ICC, especially since it comes for performances in Test cricket, a format that every player wants to excel in. Playing for a side that won the ICC World Test Championship this year is a matter of great pride.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI was privileged to be part of such a competitive series in Pakistan and am happy to have contributed with both ball and bat. I would like to thank my team-mates for their support and look forward to contributing for my team in the years to come,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Laura, meanwhile, dominated the ICC Women\u2019s World Cup, scoring 470 runs in October alone, including hitting three fifties and a match-winning 169 in the semi-final against England in Guwahati. She edged out competition from India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner for the monthly award.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI was privileged to be part of such a competitive series in Pakistan and am happy to have contributed with both ball and bat. I would like to thank my team-mates for their support and look forward to contributing for my team in the years to come,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhile winning the tournament would have been ideal, we take pride in our victories and the unbreakable spirit we showed, while remaining confident that an ICC World Cup title is within reach. I appreciate everyone\u2019s support, and I will always strive to make you proud on the field,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n