Jacob Duffy Rises in ICC Rankings
Notable movements in the ICC T20I rankings include Babar Azam's drop to 8th in the batting rankings and Shaheen Shah Afridi's fall to 30th in the bowling rankings, while Haris Rauf has moved up to 26th. The rankings also reflect the strong start to the series by New Zealand's Tim Seifert and Finn Allen.
The latest ICC T20I rankings have been released, with significant movements in the top 10 lists, including Jacob Duffy achieving a career-best 12th spot in the bowling rankings, while Babar Azam has dropped to the eighth position in the batting rankings.
Travis Head leads the batting rankings, followed by Abhishek Sharma and Phil Salt, with Babar Azam slipping to 8th due to underwhelming performances. In the bowling rankings, Akeal Hosein is the top-ranked bowler, with Haris Rauf moving up to 26th place. New Zealand's Tim Seifert has risen 20 spots to 13th in the batting rankings, while Finn Allen has jumped to 18th.
The rankings also show significant gains for Netherlands' Aryan Dutt and Paul van Meekeren in the ODI rankings, with Dutt climbing to 33rd in the bowlers' rankings and van Meekeren moving up 6 spots to 61st. Namibia's Gerhard Erasmus has also moved up 2 spots to joint 10th on the ODI all-rounder list.
The changes in the rankings come after a strong start to the series against Pakistan, with New Zealand's Tim Seifert and Finn Allen making significant gains. Jacob Duffy's rise to 12th in the T20I bowler rankings is a notable achievement, with Varun Chakravarthy ranking 2nd behind Akeal Hosein.
The ICC rankings continue to reflect the performances of players in international cricket, with the latest updates providing a snapshot of the current state of the game. With players like Jacob Duffy and Tim Seifert making significant gains, the rankings are likely to continue to shift in the coming weeks and months.