Imam-ul-Haq Steady in ICC Rankings

The latest ICC Test and ODI rankings have been released, reflecting the recent performances of top cricketers from around the world. Pakistani batsman Babar Azam has made significant gains, while other players like Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman have also seen changes in their positions.

Babar Azam's impressive show in the second Test against South Africa has propelled him to the 12th spot, with half-centuries in both innings. South African captain Temba Bavuma also climbed three spots to achieve a career-best rating of 769. Meanwhile, in the ODI batting rankings, Fakhar Zaman moved up to 17th with 623 points, while Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan, and Saim Ayub retained their 20th, 22nd, and 23rd spots, respectively.

In the bowling department, Haris Rauf stayed at 18th, Naseem Shah moved up to 50th, and Mohammad Wasim Jr moved up to 59th in the ODI rankings. However, Shaheen Afridi dropped to 4th, with Rashid Khan and Kuldeep Yadav holding the top two spots. These changes reflect the intense competition and frequent shifts in the rankings as players continue to showcase their skills on the field.

As the cricket world continues to witness exciting matches and outstanding individual performances, the ICC rankings will likely see further changes in the coming weeks. For now, players like Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam will look to maintain their form and climb higher in the rankings.