Shubman Gill, the prolific Indian batter, has secured the coveted top-batter position in the ICC ODI Rankings for men, a remarkable feat achieved during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Meanwhile, his compatriot, Mohammed Siraj, has ascended to the No. 1 spot in the ODI Rankings for bowlers. In a significant shift, Gill’s rise has resulted in Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, being dethroned from the No. 1 batter position. Gill now joins the exclusive club of Indian cricketing legends, becoming only the fourth player from his nation to attain the No.1 ODI batter status, following the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli.<\/p>\n
Gill’s spectacular performances in the ongoing World Cup have propelled him to the summit of the ICC Rankings, scoring 92 against Sri Lanka and 23 against South Africa, accumulating a total of 219 runs from six innings in the tournament thus far.<\/p>\n
Babar Azam, Pakistan’s skipper, had held the No. 1 position for over two years but now finds himself trailing Gill by six rating points after accumulating 282 runs from eight innings in the World Cup.<\/p>\n
Mohammed Siraj’s exceptional year in ODIs has culminated in him ascending to the No. 1 position among bowlers. Although he didn’t kick off the World Cup in the most promising manner, his recent performances in the competition have been nothing short of stellar. Earlier in the year, Siraj also delivered a magnificent 6-wicket haul against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final, further solidifying his credentials as a world-class bowler.<\/p>\n
India’s bowling lineup is making a significant impact in the ODI rankings, with Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Shami all featuring in the top 10 positions for bowlers. Shaheen Shah Afridi, who was formerly the No. 1 bowler, has now slipped five places to occupy the fifth spot.<\/p>\n
In a parallel development, former Indian captain Virat Kohli has claimed the fourth position in the rankings. Shubman Gill’s ascent to the No. 1 batter slot marks a remarkable achievement in his young and outstanding career. Kohli, moving up three places to the fourth spot, is now within just one rating point of third-placed South African opener Quinton de Kock, all thanks to his impressive 543 runs in the World Cup.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has climbed an impressive 17 places to claim the 18th overall position in the ODI batters list. Pakistan’s opener Fakhar Zaman and Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran have also made notable advancements, with Zaman moving up three spots to the 11th position, and Zadran rising six places to the 12th position in the rankings. The Indian cricketing landscape continues to shine brightly on the global stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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