The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest T20 rankings, with Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed climbing one place to become the world’s No. 2 T20 bowler.
Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan retained the top spot in the bowling rankings, while India’s Varun Chakravarthy slipped one place to third.
In the batting rankings, India’s Ishan Kishan moved up one spot to become the world’s No. 1 T20 batter. His compatriot Abhishek Sharma dropped to second, while Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan retained third place.
Among all-rounders, Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza remained at the top of the rankings, followed by India’s Hardik Pandya in second. Pakistan’s Saim Ayub held on to third place.
In the ICC men’s T20I team rankings, India remains in first place, followed by England in second and Australia in third. The latest rankings reflect the current form of the world’s leading T20 players and teams.
The latest ICC rankings highlight the growing influence of Pakistan’s players in the shortest format of the game. Abrar Ahmed’s rise to No. 2 among bowlers, along with Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub maintaining top three positions in their respective categories, underline Pakistan’s strong presence.
The recent rankings are expected to boost the confidence of Pakistani players ahead of upcoming international tours of West Indies and England with teams aiming to build momentum before major ICC events. Consistent performances in bilateral series and franchise cricket will contribute to shaping future rankings.
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