Pakistan’s young cricket star Saim Ayub has reached a major career milestone by securing the number one position in the T20 All-Rounders Rankings. The latest ICC rankings highlight his strong performances in the shortest format of the game.
The rise of Saim Ayub reflects Pakistan’s growing depth in T20 cricket. His contributions with both bat and ball have helped him move ahead of other leading all-rounders. The T20 All-Rounders Rankings are seen as a key indicator of a player’s impact in modern T20 cricket.
India Maintains Control in Other T20 Categories
While Pakistan celebrated success in the T20 All-Rounders Rankings, India continued its dominance in other T20 categories. Abhishek Sharma retained his position as the top-ranked T20 batter. His consistent scoring has kept him ahead of other contenders.
In the bowling rankings, Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy remained at the top. His control and wicket-taking ability have helped him maintain the leading position. India’s strong showing across T20 rankings highlights its balanced team strength.
Joe Root Stays on Top in Test Batting Rankings
In Test cricket, England’s Joe Root continued his reign at the top of the batters rankings. He retained the number one spot, reflecting his steady performances in recent matches.
England’s Harry Brook made a notable move upward. He climbed three places to reach second position, marking a significant improvement. His rise shows England’s strong presence in the Test format.
Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel also made progress. He improved from 10th to 9th in the Test batters rankings. India’s Shubman Gill entered the top ten, taking the 10th position. England opener Zak Crawley is currently ranked 36th.
Test Bowlers Rankings Show Intense Competition
In the Test bowlers rankings, India’s Jasprit Bumrah remained at the top. His consistent pace bowling continues to earn top ratings.
Australia’s Mitchell Starc moved up to second place. He now shares 843 rating points with Pakistan’s Nauman Ali. Australian fast bowler Scott Boland climbed two spots to reach seventh.
England bowlers also recorded gains. One English bowler moved up four places to 13th. Brydon Carse climbed six spots to 23rd. Josh Tongue made the biggest jump, rising 13 places to 30th.
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Jadeja Leads Test All-Rounders Rankings
In the Test all-rounders category, India’s Ravindra Jadeja retained his number one position. The updated rankings show steady competition across formats, with the T20 All-Rounders Rankings reflecting emerging talent and changing team strengths.
