ICC ODI Rankings Update: Babar Azam Holds No.1 Spot
In the latest ICC ODI rankings, Pakistan’s Babar Azam remains the top-ranked Batter. However, India’s Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma are closing in fast after stellar performances in the recent ODI series against England.
Shubman Gill Nears No. 1 Spot
Gill has moved up to the second position, trailing Babar Azam by just five rating points. His consistent batting, including back-to-back half-centuries against England, has bolstered his ranking.
Rohit Sharma Eyes Top Spot
Rohit Sharma, currently ranked third, is just 13 rating points behind Babar Azam after scoring a magnificent century in Cuttack. With the ICC Champions Trophy approaching, he aims to continue his climb in the rankings.
Notable Batters Return to ODI Rankings
Several other star players have re-entered the ODI rankings:
- Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan) at 13th
- Kane Williamson (New Zealand) at 29th
- Jos Buttler (England) at 38th
- Devon Conway (New Zealand) at 40th
- Joe Root (England) at 51st
These players have made their mark ahead of the upcoming ICC tournaments.
Intense Competition in ODI Bowling Rankings
The ODI bowling rankings remain fiercely competitive. Rashid Khan, Maheesh Theekshana, Bernard Scholtz, Shaheen Afridi, and Kuldeep Yadav are all within an 18-point range inside the top five, making the race for the No. 1 spot highly competitive.
Indian All-rounders Make Strong Gains
India’s all-rounders have also seen a rise in the rankings:
- Ravindra Jadeja moves to 11th
- Mohammed Shami climbs to 13th
Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi continues to dominate the ODI all-rounder rankings, while New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner has moved up to 7th following his impressive performance.
Major Shifts in Test Rankings
The latest Test rankings saw several key movements:
- Usman Khawaja (Australia) re-enters the top 10, reaching 9th after a solid series against Sri Lanka.
- Alex Carey jumps 11 spots to 18th following his century in the second Test.
- Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) surges 14 spots to 28th.
- Lorcan Tucker (Ireland) moves up five places to 49th.
- Andy McBrine (Ireland) jumps 17 spots to 70th.
Nathan Lyon Achieves Career-Best Test Bowling Rank
Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has climbed to 5th in the Test bowling rankings, reaching a career-high position. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani has made a big leap, rising 14 places to 29th after his strong showing in the recent Test series.
Road to the ICC Champions Trophy
With the ICC Champions Trophy approaching, players like Gill and Rohit Sharma will aim to continue their upward momentum, helping India strengthen its chances in the tournament. The coming months will be crucial as the world’s best cricketers compete for top rankings and international glory.
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