Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj claim top spots in ICC ODI rankings

Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj claim top spots in ICC ODI rankings

India’s young opener Shubman Gill has overtaken Pakistan captain Babar Azam as the World No. 1 batter in ODIs in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Batting Rankings. Gill is just the fourth player from India after Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and Virat Kohli to hold the No.1 ODI batter ranking.

The right-hander smashed 92 against Sri Lanka and made 23 against South Africa in India’s last two games, for a total of 219 runs from six innings so far in World Cup 2023.

Mohammed Siraj improves two spots to regain his crown as the No.1 ranked ODI bowler, while teammates Kuldeep Yadav (up three places to fourth), Jasprit Bumrah (up three spots to eighth), and Mohammed Shami (up seven places to 10th) are all nestled within the top 10.

This is a significant achievement for both Gill and Siraj, and it is a testament to their hard work and dedication. It is also a great boost for the Indian team, which is currently ranked No.1 in ODIs.

About Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill is a 24-year-old right-handed batsman from Punjab. He made his ODI debut for India in 2019 and has since scored 1,334 runs at an average of 63.52. He is known for his elegant strokeplay and his ability to score runs at a brisk pace.

About Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj is a 28-year-old right-arm fast bowler from Hyderabad. He made his ODI debut for India in 2019 and has since taken 43 wickets at an average of 25.76. He is known for his ability to swing the ball both ways and his ability to take wickets in quick succession.