In a remarkable achievement, Pakistan’s talented fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, has secured the coveted position of the number one bowler in one-day internationals (ODIs). This achievement follows his outstanding performance during a World Cup match against Bangladesh.
The 23-year-old speedster has elevated to the summit of the ICC ODI rankings by gaining an impressive seven points. He now stands as the top ODI bowler, leaving Australia’s Josh Hazlewood and India’s Mohammed Siraj in the second and third positions, respectively.
Shaheen Shah Afridi’s remarkable feat was further highlighted on Tuesday when he became the quickest fast bowler to reach the milestone of 100 wickets in ODIs during the gripping encounter against Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s ODI skipper, Babar Azam, continues to maintain his leading position in the batting rankings. He has accumulated 818 points, with India’s Shubman Gill closely trailing with 816 points, a mere two points behind.
Fakhar Zaman has also shown improvement in his rankings, securing the 14th position, while Imam-ul-Haq holds the 11th spot. Additionally, fast bowler Haris Rauf has seen an upward trajectory in his rankings, gaining five points and now standing at the 26th position. Wasim Jr has made a significant leap, elevating by 18 points and securing the 56th position in the rankings.
Shaheen Shah Afridi’s ascent to the top of the ICC ODI bowling rankings reflects his exceptional skill and dedication to the sport, making Pakistan proud on the global cricketing stage.
