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Follow UsDinesh Karthik's maiden T20I half-century, years after his debut for India has helped him jump a massive 108 spots, to 87th in the latest ICC T20 rankings for batters. Ishan Kishan, on the back of his continuous impressive display, with 76, 34, 54, 27 and 15 in the recently concluded series against South Africa has helped him break into the top ten-rankings. The left-hander finished the series, with 206 runs, at an average of 41, finishing as the leading run-scorer in the series.
However, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam still holds the top spot on the T20 batting rankings and Kishan is the only Indian player rated inside the top 10. Yuzvendra Chahal was the biggest mover on the T20 rankings for bowlers with the India spinner jumping three places to 23rd following his six wickets during the South Africa series.
Josh Hazlewood continues to maintain his place as the top-ranked T20 bowler, with both Rashid Khan and Wanindu Hasaranga moving up the ladder inside the top ten. Ravindra Jadeja maintains his top position in the Test all-rounders' list with 385 rating points. He is currently in the UK for India's upcoming Test against England, a spill over of last year's five-match series, which could not be completed owing to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Bangladesh captain Shakib al Hasan moved up to second position with 346 rating points, though he has a long way to go if he wants to overtake Jadeja at the top of list. Former India captain Virat Kohli (742) maintained his 10th position in the Test batting chart, while seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (850) and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah (830) occupied the second and third positions in bowling respectively.
West Indies quick Kemar Roach also made his move on the updated list for bowlers, with the veteran right-armer jumping four spots to eighth following an impressive display against Bangladesh.
Australian quick Pat Cummins leads the Test bowlers' list with 901 rating points.
(With inputs from PTI)
