ICC Rankings: Jadeja No.1, Abhishek Tops T20I Batters List
The latest ICC rankings are out! Ravindra Jadeja leads Test all-rounders, while Abhishek Sharma becomes the T20I No.1 batter. Ben Stokes & Shubman Gill also see significant rises in Test cricket standings.
Latest ICC Rankings Shake-Up After Recent International Action
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest player rankings, reflecting the impact of recent international matches, particularly the thrilling drawn fourth Test between England and India. The updated standings feature significant movements at the top, with Indian stars making headlines.
Here's a breakdown of the key changes across Test and T20I formats.
Ravindra Jadeja Consolidates Top Spot in Test All-Rounders
India's premier all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja , has further strengthened his position as the world's No. 1 Test all-rounder. Following his exceptional performance in the drawn Manchester Test against England, where he scored an unbeaten 107 runs and picked up four wickets, Jadeja has increased his rating points to a formidable 422 . He now holds a significant lead of 117 points over Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan.
- Jadeja's Gains: His heroics also saw him climb five places to 29th in the Test batting rankings and one spot to 14th among bowlers.
- Ben Stokes' Rise: England captain Ben Stokes has also made a notable ascent, moving up three positions to reach third place among Test all-rounders. This is his highest ranking in this category since December 2022, a testament to his impactful 141 runs and six wickets (including a five-wicket haul) in the Manchester Test. Stokes also moved up eight places to 34th among batters and to 42nd among bowlers.
- Washington Sundar's Leap: India's Washington Sundar, who scored an unbeaten 101 and shared a crucial 203-run partnership with Jadeja, has jumped eight places to 65th in batting and also advanced eight positions to joint-13th among all-rounders.
Abhishek Sharma Crowned World No.1 T20I Batter
In a significant development in the T20I rankings, India's young sensation Abhishek Sharma has claimed the top position among batters for the very first time. This achievement comes after Australia's Travis Head, who had held the No.1 spot for over a year, missed Australia's recent series in the West Indies.
- Sharma now boasts 829 rating points , surpassing Head, who is now in second place with 814 points.
- This makes Abhishek Sharma only the third Indian male cricketer to achieve the prestigious No.1 T20I batting rank, joining the elite company of Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav.
- Other notable movers in T20I batting include Australia's Josh Inglis (up six places to ninth), Tim David (up 12 places to 18th, a career-best), and Cameron Green (a massive jump of 64 places to 24th, also a career-best).
Shubman Gill and Joe Root Make Strides in Test Batting
In the Test batting rankings, England's Joe Root has extended his lead at the top, now 37 rating points clear of second-placed Kane Williamson, following his impressive 150 at Old Trafford.
India's Shubman Gill continues to make significant progress in his Test career. While specific recent movements for Gill were not detailed in the latest update, his consistent performances have seen him rise to a career-best ranking earlier this month, reaching the sixth spot after his remarkable knocks against England in Birmingham. His ability to score big runs has revitalized India's top order.
- England openers Ben Duckett (up five places to 10th) and Zak Crawley (up two spots to 43rd) also made gains.
A Dynamic Landscape in International Cricket
The latest ICC rankings underscore the dynamic nature of international cricket, with player performances constantly reshaping the global standings. Ravindra Jadeja's continued dominance in Tests and Abhishek Sharma's breakthrough to the top of T20I batting highlight the depth of talent in the sport. As more series unfold, further shifts in these prestigious rankings are eagerly anticipated.
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