ICC releases ODI rankings, Babar Azam holds 6th spot in batters' list

Abu Dhabi (Web Desk): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the latest ODI rankings for batters, bowlers, and all-rounders, with several changes observed across the lists.

In the ODI batting rankings, New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell continues to hold the top position. India’s Virat Kohli remains second, while Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran is placed third. India’s Shubman Gill stands at fifth position.

Pakistan’s former captain Babar Azam has maintained his sixth position in the ODI batter rankings. However, Salman Ali Agha dropped five places to 14th position.

In the bowling rankings, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan remains number one, followed by England’s Jofra Archer in second place and South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj in third.

Pakistan’s spinner Abrar Ahmed made a significant jump, climbing seven spots to secure fourth position, while fast bowler Shaheen Afridi improved by four places to reach 13th position.

In the all-rounders’ rankings, Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai holds the top spot, followed by Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza in second and Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi in third.

Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha dropped one position to 11th, while Shadab Khan remains at 75th position.