May 29th 2024.
Exciting news for cricket fans around the world as the highly anticipated ICC Men's T20 World Cup is just around the corner. With the tournament set to take place in the West Indies and USA, the latest update to the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings has caused quite a stir with some major changes seen among the players.
At the top of the rankings, India's Suryakumar Yadav retains his position as the No.1 ranked T20I batter, ready to make a big impact in the upcoming tournament. Meanwhile, England's Adil Rashid maintains his stronghold as the top-ranked T20I bowler, showcasing his exceptional skills on the field.
In a recent match in Birmingham, England's Jos Buttler impressed with his fantastic knock of 84 runs, earning him a well-deserved spot in the top ten of the T20I batters list, now sitting at number seven. His teammate, Jonny Bairstow, also made a significant jump, climbing eight places to 36th after a stellar performance in the same match. Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman also saw a rise in his ranking, moving up six spots to 51st, thanks to his quickfire 45 runs from just 21 deliveries against England.
The West Indies, who recently swept South Africa in a series, have also seen some of their players make noteworthy gains in the rankings. Brandon King has moved up five spots to eighth, Johnson Charles has soared 17 places to 20th, and Kyle Mayers has risen 12 rungs to 31st. Another player who has caught the attention of many is Gudakesh Motie, who was named Player of the Series for his impressive eight-wicket haul. Motie's outstanding performance has seen him soar from outside the top 100 to 27th in the T20I bowlers rankings.
England's Reece Topley has also made a slight improvement, moving up one spot to ninth among bowlers. Pakistan's bowling attack has also shown some progress, with Shaheen Afridi rising to equal 11th, Haris Rauf to 25th, and Imad Wasim to 38th in the rankings.
With the T20 World Cup just around the corner, it will be interesting to see how these rankings play out and which players will make a significant impact on the tournament. Stay tuned for more updates on the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings as the cricketing world awaits the much-anticipated tournament.
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