Sam Ayub of Pakistan became No. 1. (Photo- PTI)
The International Cricket Council has released the latest T20I rankings. Due to the Asia Cup 2025, this time there has been a lot of changes in the ranking. India’s star batsman Abhishek Sharma has set a new record with 926 rating points. At the same time, Hardik Pandya has lost the number-1 chair in the list of all-rounders. Pakistan’s young player Sam Ayub has now gone to the forefront. The shocking thing is that Sam Ayub was completely flopped as a batsman in the Asia Cup.
Pakistan’s Sam Ayub becomes number 1
Pakistan’s young all -rounder Sam Ayub is the most discussed in the ICC T20 all -rounders rankings. This batsman and part-time off-spinner has secured the first place, leaving behind India’s star Hardik Pandya. Sam Ayub has climbed four places to the first place. He has 241 rating points, which is just eight points more than Hardik Pandya’s 233 points. Let me tell you, Pandya did not play the final match of the tournament, due to which he had to face loss.
Sam’s performance in the Asia Cup was disappointing with the bat, but he did wonders in bowling. Taking eight wickets in seven matches, he spent runs at an economy rate of 6.40. Although he could score only 37 runs in batting, below the average four, including being out for zero four times. But his bowling has brought him up in the ranking. He was also the third most successful bowler of his team in this tournament.
Akshar Patel’s entry in top 10
India’s all -rounder Akshar Patel has also benefited in the ICC T20 all -rounders rankings. He has jumped one place and reached number 10. Their rating points are 175. At the same time, Shivam Dubey has also reached 22 places. This tournament was very good for him too.