Shubman Gill continues to reign as the No. 1 ODI batter in the ICC rankings following a stellar Champions Trophy campaign, while Pakistan’s Babar Azam faces the threat of slipping from his No. 2 position.
Indian Spinners on the Rise
India’s spin duo made significant strides in the latest rankings update. Kuldeep Yadav surged to third place after an impressive seven-wicket haul in the tournament, while Ravindra Jadeja broke into the top 10, securing the 10th spot thanks to his five-wicket performance in India’s unbeaten run.
Pakistan’s Bowling Rankings Update
Among Pakistan’s bowlers, Shaheen Afridi maintained his ninth-place ranking, but Haris Rauf dropped to 25th. Meanwhile, young pacer Naseem Shah currently holds the 43rd spot.
All-Rounders’ Rankings Shake-Up
Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai remains the top-ranked all-rounder, but New Zealand’s players made significant gains. Mitchell Santner climbed to fourth place, Michael Bracewell moved up to seventh, and Rachin Ravindra secured the eighth spot following their standout performances in the Champions Trophy.
With upcoming international fixtures on the horizon, Babar Azam will need to deliver strong performances to safeguard his No. 2 ranking. Stay tuned for further updates on ICC rankings and player performances!