Shubman Gill reaches career-best ODI ranking
India opener Shubman Gill has risen to No. 2 in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings, following his impressive performances in the ongoing series against Afghanistan. Gill scored 84 and 154 in the first two matches, propelling him past several established batters. He now trails only Pakistan's Babar Azam at the top of the rankings.
Matt Henry joins Bumrah as top-ranked Test bowler
In the Test bowling rankings, New Zealand's Matt Henry has moved up to joint-first alongside India's Jasprit Bumrah. Henry's consistent performances in recent Test matches earned him 870 rating points, tying with Bumrah. This marks the first time Bumrah has shared the top spot since becoming the No. 1 Test bowler earlier this year.
Other notable movers in ICC rankings
Among batters, Virat Kohli remains in the top 10 but dropped one place to fifth. Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz gained 12 spots to enter the top 20 after his century in the second ODI. In the Test batting rankings, New Zealand's Kane Williamson held onto the top spot, while Australia's Steve Smith moved up to third.
In the ODI bowling rankings, Australia's Josh Hazlewood retained the No. 1 position, with India's Mohammed Siraj climbing to third after a five-wicket haul in the first match against Afghanistan. The ICC updates rankings weekly based on player performances in international matches.
