The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued its newest set of player rankings, bringing major changes across formats and spotlighting standout performers from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Australia.
India’s Rohit Sharma has climbed to the top of the ODI batting rankings, while teammate Virat Kohli moved up two places to second, reaffirming India’s dominance in the limited-overs format. Pakistan’s Babar Azam continues to hold steady at sixth place.
ODI rankings see major shifts
In the ODI bowling category, Afghanistan superstar Rashid Khan has taken the No. 1 spot, continuing his remarkable impact on global white-ball cricket.
Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed remains ranked 9th, while pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has moved up two places to 19th. Fellow fast bowler Haris Rauf has also made progress, rising one position to 22nd.
Improvements for Pakistani stars
In T20 batting, Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan continues his ascent, moving up one place to fifth, marking another milestone in his rapid rise.
On the bowling side, Abrar Ahmed retains his strong standing at fourth, while all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz holds his position at 11th.
Mitchell Starc hits career-best, Noman Ali slips
Australia’s left-arm pace icon Mitchell Starc has reached a career-best third position in the Test bowling rankings, further solidifying his status as one of the format’s most feared fast bowlers.
Pakistan’s spinner Noman Ali has dropped to fourth position after previously securing a place among the top-ranked Test bowlers.
The latest ICC update reflects a dynamic period in international cricket, with players from multiple nations making significant strides. As teams prepare for upcoming series and tournaments, these rankings are expected to shift further, keeping the global cricket landscape highly competitive.
