ICC Player Rankings: Babar Azam Retains Top Spot in ODI Batting, Shaheen Afridi Drops to Second in Bowling

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest player rankings, with notable developments in both batting and bowling categories across different formats.

Babar Azam Retains Top Spot in ODI Batting Rankings
In the ICC Men’s ODI Batters rankings, Pakistan’s Babar Azam has successfully held on to his position as the number one ODI batsman. India’s Rohit Sharma remains in second place. Babar Azam’s consistency continues to shine on the international stage, while Rohit Sharma has maintained his position without significant movement.

Pakistan’s Saeem Ayub Breaks into Top 100
One of the most exciting developments is the rise of Pakistan’s Saeem Ayub, who has made it into the top 100 ODI players. Following his remarkable century against Zimbabwe, Saeem Ayub’s ranking has surged to 90th, marking a significant milestone in his career.

Shaheen Afridi Loses Top Spot in ODI Bowling Rankings
Pakistan’s pace sensation, Shaheen Shah Afridi, has dropped from the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowlers rankings. Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan has claimed the number one position in ODI bowling, moving up after a one-place improvement in his ranking. Afridi, following a minor slip, now occupies second place in the ODI bowling rankings.

Jasprit Bumrah Returns to Number One in Test Bowling Rankings
In the ICC Test rankings, India’s Jasprit Bumrah has made a return to the top spot as the number one bowler. Bumrah, who has had an impressive recent run, climbed two spots to reclaim the number one position. Meanwhile, South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada has fallen one place to second, and Australia’s Josh Hazlewood has dropped to third.

Pakistan’s Nauman Ali Holds Firm in Top 10
Pakistan’s Nauman Ali has held on to his place in the top 10 of the ICC Test Bowling Rankings, maintaining his position at 9th. This shows the steady rise of Pakistani bowlers on the global stage.

Jaden Seales and Kemar Roach Rise in Test Bowling Rankings
West Indies’ Jaden Seales has climbed three places to reach 11th, while his teammate Kemar Roach made a four-place jump to 17th, marking significant improvements in their rankings.

Joe Root Remains Top in Test Batting Rankings
In the ICC Test Batting Rankings, England’s Joe Root remains firmly in the number one spot. India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal has seen a rise, moving up two spots to reach second, while New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell also made a two-place jump to the fifth position.

Saud Shakeel and Other Key Movements in Test Rankings
Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel has seen an improvement in his batting, climbing one spot to reach 8th. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis climbed two places to 9th, and Australia’s Travis Head surged three places to 10th in the Test rankings.

Virat Kohli’s Climb, Babar Azam Drops Slightly
Indian star Virat Kohli made a remarkable jump, rising 9 places to 13th in the Test rankings. On the other hand, Pakistan’s Babar Azam, after a slight dip, has moved down one spot to 18th.

These rankings reflect the dynamic nature of international cricket, where players continue to push their limits, and new talents emerge onto the scene. With the ongoing performances of players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Rashid Khan, and others, the rankings are sure to see further shifts in the coming months.