Joe Root Extends Lead in Test Batting Rankings
England’s veteran batter Joe Root has strengthened his hold on the No. 1 position in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings. Root’s commanding 150-run innings at Old Trafford not only secured him the top spot but also elevated him above Australian legend Ricky Ponting, making Root the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket history. His consistent performances underline his position as one of the all-time greats in red-ball cricket.
Rishabh Pant Moves Up; Jaiswal Drops
India’s wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant climbed to seventh position in the Test batting rankings. Despite playing through injury, his determined half-century in Manchester earned him a one-place jump. Meanwhile, fellow Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped three spots to eighth after a string of low scores.
Ben Stokes Rises Among Test All-Rounders
England Test captain Ben Stokes has advanced three places to secure the third spot among Test all-rounders. His impactful performances with both bat and ball continue to make him one of the most influential players in the format. The Test bowling rankings saw no change, with India’s Jasprit Bumrah holding firm at the No. 1 position.
Abhishek Sharma Becomes World No.1 T20I Batter
India’s Abhishek Sharma has made history by becoming the No. 1 ranked T20I batter in the world. He joins the elite list of Indian cricketers, alongside Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav, to achieve this milestone. Abhishek rose to the top as Australia’s Travis Head slipped to second place for the first time in over a year.
Australian Players Rise After 5-0 Win Over West Indies
Australia’s recent 5-0 T20I series victory against the West Indies resulted in major jumps for several players. Josh Inglis climbed six places to reach ninth in T20I batting rankings. Tim David surged 12 spots to reach 28th, while Cameron Green made the biggest leap, jumping 64 places to reach 24th. Green’s 205 runs in five matches and his Player of the Series award played a key role in his rapid rise.
Shubman Gill Maintains No.1 in ODI Batting Rankings
India’s Shubman Gill has held on to the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings. He remains consistent at No.1, followed closely by Pakistan’s Babar Azam, who retained second place. Both players continue to lead the ODI charts with strong and steady performances.
Sri Lankan Duo Asalanka and Mendis Enter Top 10
Sri Lanka’s Charith Asalanka moved up two spots to reach sixth position in the ODI batting rankings. His teammate Kusal Mendis made an even more impressive leap, climbing ten spots to break into the top 10 at No. 10. These gains reflect Sri Lanka’s growing strength in the 50-over format.
Maheesh Theekshana Remains No.1 in ODI Bowling
Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana continues to dominate the ODI bowling rankings, maintaining his No. 1 position. His fellow countryman Wanindu Hasaranga surged 11 places to claim the eighth spot, thanks to consistent and economical bowling performances.
Shaheen Afridi and Pakistan Batters Lose Ground
Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi dropped one position in the ODI bowling rankings and now ranks 12th. In T20Is, both Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have slipped in the latest update. Babar is now ranked 14th, while Rizwan has dropped two places to 16th. These declines mark a challenging phase for Pakistan’s white-ball cricket stars.
A Fast-Changing Cricket Landscape
With young players like Abhishek Sharma and Cameron Green stepping up and veterans like Joe Root continuing to dominate, the ICC rankings reflect the evolving global cricket scene. As teams prepare for upcoming series, these rankings offer a clear view of the form, impact, and consistency of the world’s best players across all formats.
