India’s commanding performance in their ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan has triggered a significant shake-up in the latest ICC player rankings. With an unassailable 2-0 lead secured in Delhi, several key Indian players have seen their individual standings improve, reflecting their impactful contributions throughout the opening two matches of the series.
The most notable rise comes from
Indian bowlers and Australian ODI stars climb rankings
India’s bowling attack has also seen a collective surge in the latest update. Varun Chakravarthy has climbed to fifth place, while
Beyond the T20I format, the latest ICC updates highlight progress for Australian and English players. Following a 59-run victory over Zimbabwe in Harare, Australian pacer Nathan Ellis has surged 20 places to 20th in the ODI bowling rankings after a five-wicket haul. Teammate Matthew Renshaw, who earned Player of the Match honors for his 109-run innings, has jumped into the top 100 to reach 68th, while Cooper Connolly has climbed to 77th.
In the Test arena, England’s Ollie Robinson has reached a career-high rating after a prolific series against Pakistan, where he claimed 21 wickets to move up to third in the bowling rankings. His teammate Josh Tongue has also hit a career-best 11th position after taking 19 wickets. Robinson’s utility was further highlighted by his rise to 13th in the all-rounder rankings. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Babar Azam has moved to 13th in the Test batting charts, with Shan Masood rising to 37th and England’s Jamie Smith climbing to 20th.
