NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest men’s T20 bowling rankings, and India’s Varun Chakravarthy has dropped one position to the third spot.
Despite his impressive performances, Chakravarthy trails behind New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy, who occupies the top spot, and West Indies’ Akeal Hosein, who is ranked second.
Notably, India has a strong presence in the top 10 bowlers’ rankings. Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh have secured the seventh and tenth positions, respectively, while Axar Patel is placed at the 13th spot.
In the batting rankings, young Indian left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma continues to hold the second position, trailing behind Australia’s Travis Head, who leads the chart.
England’s Phil Salt occupies the third spot, while two other Indian batters, Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav, are ranked fourth and fifth, respectively.
Hardik Pandya, India’s all-rounder, has maintained his top position in the all-rounders’ rankings with 252 rating points. He is followed by Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee and Australia’s Marcus Stoinis.
The ICC rankings are based on a comprehensive evaluation of players’ performances across various T20 international matches and tournaments.
These rankings serve as a benchmark for assessing the current form and abilities of cricketers worldwide, providing valuable insights into the competitive landscape of the sport.
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