This remarkable feat comes on the heels of his standout performance and ‘Player of the Series’ accolade in the recently concluded series against Australia.
Spinners dominate bowlers’ rankings
- Bishnoi emerged as India’s go-to bowler throughout the five-game series, where he clinched an impressive nine wickets.
- With a current rating of 699 points, Bishnoi has catapulted five places to displace Afghanistan’s spin maestro
Rashid Khan (692) from the coveted top slot. - Sharing the third position on the chart are Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and England’s Adil Rashid, both boasting 679 points.
- Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana (677) completes the top five.
Ravi Bishnoi celebrates with captain Suryakumar Yadav after taking a wicket. (AFP Photo)
Ravi Bishnoi, lone Indian in Top 10
In a noteworthy statistic, Bishnoi stands as the sole Indian bowler in the top 10 of the ICC T20I bowling rankings.Axar Patel has also seen a commendable rise, climbing nine spots to secure the 18th position.
Surya remains No.1 batter
Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav, the swashbuckling batter who captained India to a resounding 4-1 T20I series victory against Australia, retains his position at the summit among the batters.
However, opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has slipped to the seventh spot.
Hardik Pandya, top all-rounder
In the all-rounders’ category, Hardik Pandya maintains his stronghold, holding onto the third position.
This is despite Pandya missing the series against Australia due to injury, underscoring his consistent prowess in the format.
Bright Future: The rise of Bishnoi to the zenith of the ICC T20I bowling rankings signals a promising future for Indian cricket, with the team showcasing depth and talent across various disciplines.
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(With inputs from PTI)
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