Shubman Gill Moves up to 2nd in ICC ODI Batting Rankings Following Asia Cup Exploits

Indian opener Shubman Gill has achieved a career-best 2nd position in the ICC men’s ODI batting rankings, following his recent impressive performances in the Asia Cup.

Gill has moved up one spot after scoring 58 runs and forming a formidable 121-run opening partnership with captain Rohit Sharma during the Asia Cup match against Pakistan.

Gill’s rise to the top is a welcome development for India, who are preparing for the upcoming ICC World Cup. He is now the highest-ranked Indian batsman in the ODI rankings, ahead of Rohit Sharma (8th) and Virat Kohli (9th).

Other notable movers in the batting rankings include:

• Temba Bavuma (South Africa): Up 21 places to 11th
• David Warner (Australia): Up 1 place to 4th
• Travis Head (Australia): Up 6 places to 20th
• Marnus Labuschagne (Australia): Up 24 places to 45th
• KL Rahul (India): Up 10 places to 37th
• Ishan Kishan (India): Up 2 places to 22nd

Trent Boult and Adam Zampa make gains in bowling rankings

New Zealand’s Trent Boult has risen to joint-second place in the ICC men’s ODI bowling rankings, while Australia’s leg-spinner Adam Zampa has entered the top five for the first time.

Boult has taken 12 wickets in his last five ODIs, including a four-wicket haul against South Africa. Zampa has taken 10 wickets in his last four ODIs, including a four-wicket haul against Pakistan.

Other notable movers in the bowling rankings include:

• Kuldeep Yadav (India): Up 5 places to 7th
• Haris Rauf (Pakistan): Up 8 places to 21st
• Jasprit Bumrah (India): Up 8 places to 27th
• Hardik Pandya (India): Up 21 places to 56th
• Keshav Maharaj (South Africa): Up 10 places to 26th
• Tabraiz Shamsi (South Africa): Up 15 places to 31st