India's exhilarating six-run win over England in the fifth and concluding Test at The Oval has created a considerable shake-up in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, with Indian pace pair Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna achieving career-best rankings.

Siraj, Player of the Match for winning spells in both innings, climbed twelve places to the 15th ranking in the ICC Test Bowler Rankings. The right-arm quick is now on a career-high 674 rating points, after his brilliant bowling was a vital element in India's series-clinching win.

Joining him in the rankings surge is Prasidh Krishna, whose eight wickets at The Oval lifted him 25 places to 59th, also a personal best. Krishna now holds 368 rating points, as he continues to establish himself in the longer format.

England's fast bowling unit also saw a boost despite the narrow defeat. Gus Atkinson, one of the breakout stars of the summer, has broken into the top 10 Test bowlers for the first time, thanks to his eight-wicket haul. Josh Tongue, another standout performer, has risen 14 places to 46th in the latest update.

On the batting front, Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continues his meteoric rise. Fresh off a century in The Oval Test, Jaiswal has climbed three positions to break into the top five Test batters, now sitting on 792 rating points. England's Joe Root and Harry Brook remain locked in at the top two spots.

Elsewhere in the Test arena, New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell has entered the top 10 Test batters following his consistency in the Zimbabwe series, moving up four places. Teammate Matt Henry is reaping the rewards of his red-ball resurgence, climbing to 4th among Test bowlers with a career-best 817 rating points.

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T20I Movement: Tim David, Saim Ayub, and Holder Climb

In the T20I rankings, Australia’s Tim David surged two places to 16th in the Men’s T20I Batting Rankings after a powerful century against the West Indies. Pakistan’s Saim Ayub also made a big leap, climbing 25 places to 37th following his dazzling knocks in the USA leg of the West Indies tour.

West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder has made a notable move in the bowling department, rising 23 places to joint-32nd alongside South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj. Holder's consistency in picking up key wickets has made him the highest wicket-taker for his side in the shortest format.

With the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle gathering pace and planning and preparation ramping up for next year’s T20 World Cup, these moves come at a busy time in international cricket. As the red-ball and white-ball calendars continue to overlap, players making a mark in multiple formats are now being compensated accordingly, according to the latest ICC updates.

After showing dominance in the ongoing England vs India series, Indian batters are in top form. In the latest ICC Rankings, young Indian star Abhishek Sharma became the third Indian to reach the No.1 spot as a T20I batter in the world. Jasprit Bumrah also continued to hold the No.1 position as a bowler in the Test rankings.

Apart from the Indian batters, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Wednesday extended his lead to stay as the world’s No.1 all-rounder in Test cricket. England bowlers Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes also made gains in the latest rankings. England batter Joe Root climbed to the top spot in the batter rankings as well.

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Jadeja Also Reached a New Career-High Rating in the Batting Charts

In the Test rankings, Ravindra Jadeja further strengthened his position as the No.1 all-rounder. His performance in Manchester — taking four wickets and scoring a gritty unbeaten 107 — earned him 13 additional rating points, taking his tally to 422. Besides this, the veteran also reached a new career-high rating in the batting charts as he moved up to No.29 in the latest rankings.

India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant also made progress inside the top 10, moving up one place to seventh after his half-century in Manchester despite battling injury. Meanwhile, teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped three spots to eighth.

Rishabh Pant - Number 7.
Yashasvi Jaiswal - Number 8.
Shubman Gill - Number 9.
Ravindra Jadeja - Number 29.
KL Rahul - Number 36.

INDIAN TEST BATTERS IN ICC RANKINGS 🤯🔥 pic.twitter.com/7coFecO8XP

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 30, 2025

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul Are Also Rising in the Rankings

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul are also rising in the rankings. After scoring big runs in his first series as captain during a major team transition, Gill has led from the front with 722 runs so far. For his outstanding performances, Gill has moved up to No.9 in the rankings. Jasprit Bumrah continues to dominate as the No. 1-ranked Test bowler.

With 511 runs, KL Rahul has been consistent at the top of the order and has moved up to No.36.

Let’s take a look at where the Indian batters are placed in the latest ICC Test rankings:

1. Rishabh Pant – No.7
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal – No.8
3. Shubman Gill – No.9
4. Ravindra Jadeja – No.29
5. KL Rahul – No.36

Root Extends His Lead at the Top of Test Batting Rankings

Joe Root increased his lead at the top of the Test batting rankings after his innings of 150 at Old Trafford. With this performance, he overtook Australian legend Ricky Ponting and became the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket.

His England teammate Ben Duckett also made gains, moving back inside the top 10 after climbing five places to 10th overall with his knock of 94 in the same match. Ben Stokes also improved his ranking, reaching joint 34th in batting and third among all-rounders.

Among England’s other batters, Ben Duckett climbed to 10th, Ollie Pope to 24th, and Zak Crawley to 43rd. Among bowlers, Jofra Archer jumped 38 places to 63rd, while Chris Woakes moved up to 23rd.

Following a huge update from the ICC, Virat Kohli’s highest T20I rating was adjusted from 897 to 909 points. Kohli's adjustment now sets him apart from the rest, with him being the only player in the history of cricket to accomplish a 900+ rating in all 3 formats tested, ODIs, and T20Is.

Kohli's T20I peak rating of 909 was during his glorious innings against England on September 7, 2014. Kohli was at his peak and wading through opposition bowlers with flair and consistency, wherever and however they bowled. Until the change, his T20I best a-listed 897, a brilliant mark in its own right, but now officially corrected, representing a true pinnacle of his short-format genius.

With this, Kohli’s highest ICC ratings now stand at:

• Tests: 937 points
  
• ODIs: 911 points
  
• T20Is: 909 points
  

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Virat Kohli is now the only player with 900+ ICC rating points in all three formats of the game

This achievement solidifies his place in history among the best all-format players the game has seen. No one, not even Sachin Tendulkar, AB de Villiers, or Steve Smith, has achieved 900+ across all formats.

Kohli has been a powerhouse in ODI and Test cricket, but he has also done so in T20I, displaying his class under pressure and strong chases and innings at intensity levels that many of us never thought were possible, but he always delivered when it mattered most for India, especially in ICC events and bilateral series against the best teams.

This update is really about the legacy, not just the numbers. He has proven himself to be a player for all formats. It doesn't matter if it was a classic straight drive in a Test match, a dominant cover drive in ODIs, or a cheeky flick for six in a T20; Kohli has shown all those different facets at the highest level for us to enjoy. With this revision, the GOAT debate may finally have a new benchmark: 900 across all formats and only one name next to it, Virat Kohli.

Rishabh Pant has climbed to sixth in the latest ICC Test Batting Rankings after his twin centuries in the Headingley Test against England. The dynamic Indian wicketkeeper-batter struck 134 and 118 in a memorable performance, becoming only the second gloveman to score two centuries in a single Test. His career-best rating of 801 points now places him just one spot behind his all-time high of No. 5, achieved in 2022.

Pant is now only 88 points shy of the top-ranked Joe Root, who retained his No. 1 position after scoring 28 and 53* in England’s record chase of 371. Root’s teammate Harry Brook remains second, followed by Kane Williamson in third.

Yashasvi Jaiswal held firm at No. 4, continuing as India’s highest-ranked batter, while Shubman Gill slipped to 21st. England’s Ben Duckett surged to a career-best No. 8 following his unbeaten 149, while Australia’s Travis Head re-entered the top 10.

ICC Test Batting Rankings (Top 10)

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In the bowling charts, Jasprit Bumrah continued his reign at No. 1 after claiming five wickets in the Headingley Test. With 907 points, he remains ahead of Kagiso Rabada and Pat Cummins. Josh Hazlewood moved to No. 4 following his 5 for 43 in Barbados.

ICC Test Bowling Rankings (Top 5)

Among all-rounders, Ravindra Jadeja retained the No. 1 ranking despite a quiet outing. He leads Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Marco Jansen in the list. As the Test season progresses, India will hope Pant’s form and Bumrah’s dominance continue to drive their success on the global stage.

Ravindra Jadeja has slipped out of the top 10 in the latest ICC Test bowler rankings following a quiet outing in the Leeds Test against England. His performance — just one wicket for 172 runs across 27 overs  didn’t help India’s cause as the visitors fell to a five-wicket defeat on Day 5. For someone expected to lead the spin attack, especially in English conditions with no other frontline spinner in the XI, the numbers were underwhelming.

Prior to the rankings update on June 25, Jadeja held the No.10 spot among Test bowlers. However, the lack of impact in Leeds saw him drop three places to 13th. While that’s a setback, the left-arm all-rounder continues to hold onto the No.1 position in the Test all-rounder rankings  a title he’s retained through consistent performances over time. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah remains India’s bowling spearhead, climbing higher thanks to his first-innings five-wicket haul.

The game at Headingley highlighted not just England’s smart batting but also India’s missed opportunities with the ball  and Jadeja’s lack of penetration was a major talking point. On a Day 5 pitch that was offering rough patches tailor-made for a left-arm spinner, Jadeja struggled to extract bite or control, leading to criticism from former cricketers and analysts alike.
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Missed Opportunity in Leeds as Jadeja Fails to Capitalise on Conditions

Former India cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar didn’t hold back in his assessment of Jadeja’s effort. He pointed out that while the pitch wasn’t classic English seamer-friendly territory, it did offer something for the spinner especially the rough areas outside the right-hander’s off stump. Jadeja, according to Manjrekar, failed to target that consistently, particularly against Ben Duckett, who batted freely through the final session.

Manjrekar noted that Jadeja did eventually make some adjustments against Ben Stokes but felt it came too late. In high-pressure games and on final-day pitches, experience is expected to shine  and that, many felt, was missing. With the second Test starting July 2 in Birmingham, all eyes will be on how Jadeja responds to the criticism and whether he can bounce back with a performance more worthy of his reputation.

Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings this week, solidifying her place among the best players in the game's shortest format, and Pakistan celebrated a momentous occasion in women's cricket.

The ICC released its latest rankings on Tuesday, and Iqbal’s rise to the summit was made possible after England’s ace spinner Sophie Ecclestone missed her team’s recent T20I series against the West Indies. As a result, Ecclestone dropped to fourth in the rankings, paving the way for Iqbal to move one place up and return to the position she briefly held during last year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Iqbal had a significant role in Pakistan’s World Cup campaign, with her precise, economical bowling troubling some of the world’s best batters. Her consistency and match-winning spells have now earned her the top spot again a moment of immense pride for Pakistan’s cricketing fraternity.

While Pakistan celebrated Iqbal’s achievement, several other players also made waves in the latest rankings. England pacer Lauren Bell surged 13 spots to reach sixth overall, following an impressive seven-wicket haul against the West Indies. Fellow England bowlers Linsey Smith (up 37 places to 41st) and Issy Wong (up 32 to joint-62nd) also enjoyed significant jumps thanks to their performances in the same series.

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Matthews dazzles with the bat as Sadia Iqbal puts Pakistan on top in T20I bowling charts

In the batting department, West Indies captain Hayley Matthews continued her stunning run of form. After scoring 177 runs at an average of 88.50 in three matches in England, Matthews moved up two spots to become the second-ranked T20I batter, now just behind Australia’s Beth Mooney. Australia’s Tahlia McGrath dropped to third as Matthews closes in on the top.

Matthews was also named Player of the Series and further extended her lead at the top of the T20I all-rounder rankings, thanks to her all-around efforts that included picking up three wickets during the series. Among the England batters, Nat Sciver-Brunt climbed five places to ninth, Heather Knight moved up seven to joint-17th, and Sophia Dunkley improved by eight spots to joint-29th, all courtesy of solid contributions against the West Indies.

But Sadia Iqbal, a bowler whose composed manner and steady left-arm spin have contributed significantly to the team's success, deserves the headline for Pakistan. Her ascent back to the top of the rankings not only advances her own career but also highlights Pakistan's expanding influence in the world of women's cricket.

As of February 26, 2025, Indian batsmen have set a record by  clinching four positions among the top 10 of the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings. This  is a clear testament to India’s batting strength, durability, and prominence in the international arena.

Top  Indian Batsmen in ICC ODI Rankings 2025

Shubman Gill: Leading the  Charge

• Current Rank: 1st
• Rating Points: 817
• Strengths:  Consistency, technique, pressure handling.

Shubman Gill has emerged as the top ODI batsman in  the world. He has been particularly effective in India’s run to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025  final. His ability to control the game and provide crucial impetus at important stages of the match is  invaluable.

 Rohit Sharma: The Reliable Presence of a Captain

• Current Rank: 3rd
• Rating Points: 757
• Key Strengths: Leadership, big match temperament, elegant stroke play.

 Rohit Sharma has been one of the key reasons for India’s recent success due to his consistency  at the top order. His technique to anchor innings while also having a good strike rate has made him irreplaceable. As a captain, his leadership and experience are still leading the team through tough games.

Virat Kohli: The Maestro's Resurgence     

• Current Rank: 5th      
• Rating Points: 743  
• Key Strengths: Chase master, fitness, adaptability  

Virat Kohli has once again proved why he is one of the best batsmen of all time.  His unbeaten century against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 also showed his strength in pressure  situations. His hunger for runs and commitment to excellence inspires the next generation.

Shreyas Iyer: The Middle-Order Pillar        

• Current Rank:  9th        
• Rating Points: 679      
• Strengths: Stability, flexibility, acceleration in the death overs

Shreyas Iyer has been crucial to India with his middle-order performances. He has been  useful in rebuilding the innings and in completing the games and thus has provided depth and reliability to the  team. Being India's reliability for stabilizing the innings, he continues to justify his place.

India's Batting Depth: A Testament to Excellence

The fact that four Indian batsmen figure among the ICC ODI top 10 rankings is a strong indication of:

• Strong domestic structure – Nurturing world-class talent
• Successful mentorship – Taking lessons from legends such as Kohli & Rohit Sharma
• Consistency of performance – Performing in all conditions

With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 underway, India's batting lineup is one of the strongest in international cricket. This team is not only about individual genius but a team powerhouse waiting to write new history.

India's ODI vice-captain Shubman Gill replaced skipper Rohit Sharma to rise to the second spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI rankings, just a week before the start of the 2025 Champions Trophy, and on the day of the final ODI of the three-match series against England in Ahmedabad.

Gill gained one place to move to second on the latest ODI batter rankings and is just five rating points adrift of Babar after back-to-back half-centuries against England, while Rohit, sitting third, is within 13 rating points of the century in Cuttack.

The crown of NO.1 ODI Ranking for Batters :

Gill is now just five rating points behind Pakistan star Babar Azam (786 points), who retained his top spot. Although Rohit slipped to number three, he isn’t too far from Gill and Babar either with his 773 points.

🚨 SHUBHMAN GILL 🚨

- Shubhman Gill likely to become No 1 batter of Men's Odi Rankings pic.twitter.com/hbZIjet1HS

— Jonhs.🧢 (@CricLazyJonhs) February 10, 2025

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Furthermore, India skipper Rohit Sharma dropped down one spot into third with a rating of 773. It is worth noting that Rohit looked to be in exceptional form in the Cuttack clash, scoring an exceptional century. However, despite his knock, he dropped down one spot but is still within catching distance of Gill and Babar.

Interestingly, Shubman Gill is well on his way to taking the No. 1 crown from Babar Azam, considering that the star batter performed exceptionally well against England in the third ODI of the series at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Recent India's 4-1 T20I series win over England has captured it's players into the top of the latest ICC T20I rankings. Abhishek Sharma, the left-handed opening all-rounder, has shot up 38 places to attain the No. 2 ranking among T20I batters.while Varun Chakravarthy secures No. 2 among bowlers.

Dominance of India in T20:

Whether it’s in the T20 World Cups or in bilateral series, India has consistently shown they are one of the most successful teams. With rising stars like Abhishek Sharma stepping up, the team is only getting stronger. India’s passion for the game and the depth of their talent make it clear that they are set to rule the T20 for upcoming years. Still, there is alot to come from India about domination in any format of the game.

- Abhishek Sharma number 2 in ICC T20I Batters ranking.

- Varun Chakravarthy number 2 in ICC T20I bowlers ranking.

THE DOMINANCE OF WORLD CHAMPIONS...!!!! pic.twitter.com/tnOS3fe2ds

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 5, 2025

Abhishek Sharma : A batting rise 

Recently Abhishek gave the best of his young-international career cricketing innings and smashed a belligerent 135 that came in a fifth and the final match played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and a sudden move in ranking from 38 place forward .Abhishek Sharma's fearless batting and attacking stance has captured cricketing world on a storming ride. Along with consistent knocks, he's been able to rise to no. 2 in the ICC T20I batting rankings. The way Abhishek would take on any bowler on day one from the very begning and play cricket aggressively has him become a solid contributor for the shortest format from India. Everyone is loving him for his style of playand a future diamond for Indian cricket.

He is proving that his mentor is yuvraj singh.

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T20 International (T20I) Career:

• Matches Played: 17
• Innings Batted: 16
• Runs Scored: 535
• Batting Average: 33.43
• Strike Rate: 193.84
• Centuries: 2
• Half-Centuries: 2
• Highest Score: 135
• Fours: 46
• Sixes: 41

In his T20I career, Sharma has also contributed with the ball:

• Wickets Taken: 6
• Best Bowling Figures: 2/3
• Bowling Average: 25.50
• Economy Rate: 8.05

Varun Chakravarthy : Bowling Dominance :

Varun Chakravarthy is the mystery spin bowler who has also catapulted to No. 2 in the ICC T20I bowling rankings. The variations and control over the spin make him a great threat to opposition batters.

He was at his best in the recent T20I series against England. He awarded as the Player of the Series for his excellent bowling as he took 14 wickets throughout the series.

T20 International (T20I) Career:

• Matches Played: 18
• Innings Bowled: 18
• Overs Bowled: 68.3
• Runs Conceded: 481
• Wickets Taken: 33
• Best Bowling Figures: 5/17
• Bowling Average: 14.57
• Economy Rate: 7.02
• Strike Rate: 12.4
• Four-Wicket Hauls: 0
• Five-Wicket Hauls: 2

The shining bright international cricket talents in India include two of its big offensive players: Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma. Both of these players have recently crossed significant thresholds in the latest ICC T20I rankings. T20I all-rounders: Getting to the top for Pandya, and Tilak Varma emerging as the bright star of Indian batting ranks has moved him up to being India 39 best T20I batsman. It has been crucial in these recent victories in the T20I series against South Africa and looks like a foretold ascendant in the shortest format.

Hardik pandya-1 T20I ALL ROUNDER

Tilak Varma-2 T20i BATTER

Hardik Pandya : The World's Best T20I All-Rounder Once Again

ICC T20I all-rounder rankings: once again Hardik Pandya has top the list, with his versatility on bat as well as ball. His string of consistently outstanding performances have been huge in India's recent mandates and his field captaincy is an inspiration to the new generation of Indian cricketers.

Boosting his Ranking: Top Performances

Second T20I: played a crucial unbeaten 39 at the beginning of their lineup and took them through a challenging chase in that match.Impactful Bowling: That 1/8 in three off he bowled was crucial as there after India oozed control over South Africa and was able to win this fourth T20 in series.Adequate support: Throughout the series, he provided all-important unpicking down the other end and also himself achieved some valuable blows.

He passed competitors such as Liam Livingstone of England and Dipendra Singh Airee of Nepal in these performances to reinstall himself as the top all-rounder in T20I. That's his second time at the top, first since India's team last lifted the T20 World Cup trophy this year.

Hardik Pandya's T20I Career Overview

Tilak Varma soars through the T20I batting rankings

The biggest hope of India in T20I, young, performed amazingly well Tilak Varma. become the highest-ranked T20I batter from India at No. 2in the world.T20 International Batting Record An Indian innings shot 280 in 4 matches: Varma tore South Africa apart, smashing runs 
2 Centuries in T20I: Back-to-back centuries proved that he can end the innings or score boundaries.

Tilak Varma  T20I Career Overview

Senior Players Contests: In this ranking surge, he pushed Suryakumar Yadav to No.4 in the ICC power rankings.
Known for aggressive and fearless approach with the bat, Pragyan has made sure that he is up for something important in India's T20I squad and new rating trends point to new heights for Indian cricket.

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