Dubai [UAE]: The latest ICC rankings have brought significant shifts across formats, with West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein achieving the top spot in T20I bowling and England’s Joe Root regaining his No. 1 position among Test batters.
T20I Rankings: Akeal Hosein’s Meteoric Rise
- Hosein’s Performance:
Akeal Hosein’s exceptional figures of 2/13 in the opening T20I against Bangladesh propelled him to the top of the ICC Men’s T20I Bowling Rankings. - New Rankings:
- Hosein climbed three spots to claim the No. 1 position.
- Adil Rashid (England) dropped to second, followed by Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) in third and Adam Zampa (Australia) in fourth.
Test Rankings: Joe Root Returns to the Summit
- Joe Root’s Achievement:
Root reclaimed the No. 1 spot among Test batters after scores of 32 and 54 in the third Test against New Zealand. - Kane Williamson’s Charge:
- Williamson moved closer to the top, thanks to a brilliant 156 in Hamilton, boosting his rating to 867 points.
- The top three batters are now closely contested:
- Joe Root: 895 points
- Harry Brook: 876 points
- Kane Williamson: 867 points
Other Highlights:
- New Zealand Performers:
- Tom Latham climbed six places to rank 31st.
- Will Young jumped 13 spots to secure the 36th position among Test batters.
- Matt Henry reached a career-high seventh position in the Test bowlers’ rankings after a six-wicket haul.
- England’s Gus Atkinson:
- Moved up three spots to rank 14th among Test bowlers.
- Advanced five places to eighth in the all-rounders’ rankings after an impressive series in New Zealand.
The latest rankings underscore the highly competitive nature of international cricket, with key players making their mark across formats.