Justin Greaves and Hayley Matthews scooped ICC Player of the Month awards for July, marking the first time players from the same nation won both men’s and women’s awards. That’s rare; only five times since 2021 has this happened. Greaves turned heads with a 180-run rescue act against Sri Lanka in Tests; and then ripped through Pakistan’s batting with 5 for 27. Matthews? She dominated Ireland’s ODI series with 265 runs and 7 wickets across 3 matches. A captain. A leader. A five-time winner. For both, it’s not just stats; it’s about pride, legacy, and growing the game in a region where cricket isn’t always in the spotlight. Matthews even called it ‘an exciting time for women’s cricket’; and she’s helping make sure it stays that way. This isn’t just about trophies. It’s about what happens when talent meets opportunity; and when a small nation shows the world how to dominate the global stage; quietly, consistently, brilliantly.