In the latest ICC men’s ODI player rankings released on Wednesday, Rohit Sharma maintained his top position in batting with 781 rating points, while several Pakistani players showed significant movement, however Babar Azam dropped two spots to seventh place with 709 points, marking his first time outside the top five since 2019.Shubman Gill held steady at fourth position with 745 points, while Virat Kohli moved up to fifth place in the batting rankings. Pakistan’s young talents made notable progress, with Saim Ayub climbing 18 positions to 35th place with 269 rating points after scoring 169 runs in three innings against South Africa.Salman Agha advanced 14 places to reach 16th position following his match-winning century against Sri Lanka. In the ODI’s bowling rankings, Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed jumped 18 spots to 20th position, while Haris Rauf improved to 28th place after taking four wickets against Sri Lanka.England’s Jofra Archer moved up to second place in the bowlers’ rankings, pushing Keshav Maharaj to third. South Africa’s Quinton de Kock improved his position to 15th in batting rankings after consistent performances.Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga maintained his tenth position in all-rounder rankings while also improving to 116th in batting rankings. Babar Azam’s recent form has been concerning, with no international century in 83 innings.The rankings update highlights the emergence of Pakistan’s younger players who have been crucial in recent victories against South Africa and Sri Lanka. India’s senior players continue to dominate the top positions, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill maintaining their high rankings.
