LAHORE: Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed has achieved the highest ODI ranking of his career after climbing to fourth place in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings released on Wednesday.
According to Beyond Time News, Abrar’s impressive performances in the ongoing series against Australia helped him surge seven places in the rankings, making him one of the biggest movers in the latest update.
Abrar Ahmed Breaks Into Top Four
Abrar Ahmed now occupies the fourth position among ODI bowlers with 633 rating points, marking a significant milestone in his international career.
The leg-spinner has delivered consistent performances in recent matches and continues to strengthen Pakistan’s bowling attack in the 50-over format.
His rise reflects his growing importance in Pakistan’s white-ball setup as the team prepares for upcoming international assignments.
Shaheen Afridi Also Moves Up
Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi also improved his standing in the latest rankings.
The left-arm fast bowler climbed four places to secure the 13th position following strong performances against Australia.
Apart from Abrar Ahmed and Shaheen Afridi, no other Pakistani bowlers recorded notable gains in the ODI rankings.
Rashid Khan Retains No. 1 Spot
At the top of the ODI bowling rankings, Rashid Khan continues to hold the No. 1 position.
England pacer Jofra Archer remains second, while South African spinner Keshav Maharaj occupies third place.
Their consistent performances have kept them among the world’s leading bowlers in the format.
Minimal Changes in ODI Batting Rankings
The ODI batting rankings witnessed few changes within the top 10.
New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell retained the No. 1 position, while India’s Virat Kohli remained second.
Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran continued to hold third place.
For Pakistan, Babar Azam stayed sixth with 687 rating points. Meanwhile, Salman Ali Agha dropped four places and now sits 14th in the rankings.
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Joe Root Leads Test Batting Rankings
In Test cricket, England star Joe Root maintained his position as the world’s top-ranked batter with 880 rating points.
His teammate Harry Brook remained second, while Australia’s Travis Head held third place.
New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra entered the top 10 after climbing two places, while India’s Shubman Gill slipped to 10th.
Babar and Rizwan Gain Ground in Tests
Pakistan received encouraging news in the Test batting rankings as both Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan improved their positions.
Rizwan moved up to 20th place, while Babar climbed to 21st, reflecting their recent performances in the longer format.
Noman Ali Remains Pakistan’s Top Test Bowler
In the Test bowling rankings, India’s Jasprit Bumrah continued to lead the chart with 879 rating points.
Australia’s Mitchell Starc remained second, while captain Pat Cummins climbed to third.
For Pakistan, spinner Noman Ali remains the country’s highest-ranked Test bowler. He currently occupies fourth place with 817 rating points.
Conclusion
Abrar Ahmed’s rise to a career-best fourth position in the ICC ODI bowling rankings highlights his growing influence in international cricket. Alongside gains for Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan, the latest rankings provide a positive boost for Pakistan cricket as the team continues its international campaign.
FAQs
What is Abrar Ahmed’s latest ICC ODI bowling ranking?
Abrar Ahmed has climbed to a career-best fourth position with 633 rating points.
How much did Abrar Ahmed improve in the rankings?
He moved up seven places in the latest ICC ODI bowling rankings.
Which Pakistani player also gained in the ODI bowling rankings?
Shaheen Shah Afridi climbed four spots to 13th position.
Who is the top-ranked ODI bowler in the world?
Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan currently holds the No. 1 ranking.
Who is Pakistan’s highest-ranked Test bowler?
Noman Ali is Pakistan’s highest-ranked Test bowler and currently sits fourth in the ICC rankings.
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