ICC T20 Rankings Update: Ruturaj Gaikwad Makes a Big Bang
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest T20 rankings, and India’s Ruturaj Gaikwad has made a stunning entry into the top 10. Gaikwad’s impressive performance has earned him a significant jump of 13 places, propelling him to the seventh spot.
Australia’s Travis Head Remains Number One Batsman
Australia’s Travis Head continues to hold the top spot in the ICC T20 rankings, with a rating of 844. Suryakumar Yadav, India’s star batsman, remains at number two, with a rating of 821.
No Major Changes in the List
The top five batsmen in the rankings have remained unchanged, with England’s Phil Salt at number three, Pakistan captain Babar Azam at number four, and Mohammad Rizwan at number five.
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Meteoric Rise
Gaikwad’s impressive performance has earned him a significant jump of 13 places, propelling him to the seventh spot. His rating has also increased to 662, making him a force to be reckoned with in the T20 format.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Loses Ground
India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal has lost three places, dropping out of the top 10. His rating is equal to Aiden Markram’s, but he is currently at number 11. Jaiswal’s prolonged absence from T20 Internationals has affected his ranking.
Rankings Update
The updated ICC T20 rankings are as follows:
- Travis Head (Australia) – 844
- Suryakumar Yadav (India) – 821
- Phil Salt (England) – 797
- Babar Azam (Pakistan) – 755
- Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) – 746
- Jos Buttler (England) – 216
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (India) – 662
- Brendan King (West Indies) – 656
- Johnson Charles (West Indies) – 655
- Aiden Markram (South Africa) – 646