NEW DELHI: India’s young batting sensation Abhishek Sharma has made a stunning leap in the ICC T20I rankings after his record-breaking knock in the final T20I against England in Mumbai.
The 24-year-old southpaw smashed 135 runs off just 54 balls, marking the highest individual score by an Indian men’s player in T20 internationals. His explosive innings powered him 38 places up the ICC rankings to second, just 26 rating points behind Australia’s Travis Head, who remains at the top.
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Abhishek’s rise has been rapid since making his T20I debut earlier last year. His fearless stroke play and aggressive intent have made him a vital cog in India’s white-ball setup, and his recent performances have placed him among the best in the world. His rankings surge also means Team India now has three batters in the top five, with Tilak Varma ranked third and captain Suryakumar Yadav in fifth.
India’s dominance in the latest T20I rankings extends beyond batting. In the bowling department, Player of the Series Varun Chakravarthy climbed to joint second after picking up 14 wickets against England, while leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi moved up four places to sixth following a strong showing in the series. However, West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein reclaimed the No.1 ranking from England’s Adil Rashid.
The rankings update also saw significant improvements for India’s all-rounders. Hardik Pandya moved up five places to 51st in the batters’ rankings, while Shivam Dube made a massive 38-place jump to 58th. Both contributed key performances with the bat during the series.
Abhishek’s ability to take on world-class bowlers and score at a blistering rate has added new firepower to India’s T20 setup.
As the team prepares for upcoming white-ball assignments, all eyes will be on Abhishek to see if he can continue his sensational run and solidify his place among the best in the world.