Shaheen Afridi Climbs ICC T20 Rankings!

Shaheen Afridi climbs ICC T20 Rankings

Introduction

Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan’s left-arm fast bowler, has made significant progress in the latest ICC T20I player rankings. His recent performances have elevated his position, highlighting his return to form after an injury. Other Pakistani players have also shown strong performances, maintaining and improving their rankings in various categories.

Shaheen Afridi Climbs ICC T20 Rankings!

Shaheen Afridi’s Rise in Bowling Rankings

  • Ranking Improvement: Shaheen Afridi has moved up three places in the ICC T20I bowler rankings.
  • Current Rank: He is now the 12th-best T20 bowler in the world with a rating of 631.
  • Top Bowlers: The list is led by England’s Adil Rashid, followed by Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga and India’s Axar Patel.

Other Pakistani Bowlers

  • Haris Rauf: Another notable Pakistani bowler, Haris Rauf, is ranked 25th with a rating of 574.
  • International Competitors: Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan is ranked 7th, having moved up two places.

Top T20 Batters

  1. Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam:
  2. Mohammad Rizwan: Ranked 3rd with a rating of 769.
  3. Babar Azam: Ranked 4th with a rating of 761.
  4. Global Rankings:
  5. Number 1: India’s Suryakumar Yadav.
  6. Number 2: England’s Phil Salt.
  7. Jos Buttler: England’s captain, has moved up one place to 7th.

All-Rounder Rankings

  • Top All-Rounders:
  • Wanindu Hasaranga: Leads the all-rounder category with a rating of 228.
  • Shakib Al Hasan: Ranked 2nd after dropping one place.
  • Pakistani All-Rounders:
  • Imad Wasim: Moved up four places to be ranked joint 12th.
  • Shadab Khan: Dropped one spot, now sharing the 12th position with Imad Wasim.

Conclusion

Shaheen Afridi’s rise in the ICC T20I rankings reflects his impressive return to form following his injury. Pakistan’s cricket team continues to perform strongly in international rankings, with notable positions held by their batters and all-rounders. The latest ICC rankings highlight the competitive nature of international T20 cricket and the ongoing efforts of players to improve their standings.

References:

  • International Cricket Council (ICC)

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