The ICC has released its latest ODI rankings, reflecting the recent three-match ODI series between the West Indies and Ireland. The series ended in a 1-1 draw, with one match abandoned due to rain.
Sports News: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has published its updated ODI rankings, showing significant changes in both batting and bowling standings. Notably, Indian bowlers have made considerable gains, maintaining their b presence in the top 10. Conversely, some veteran bowlers have dropped out of the top 10. Let's delve into the details of this update.
Upheaval in Bowling Rankings
Four bowlers have climbed one position each in this update, including India's leading spinner Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja's improved ranking places him at number 8. Additionally, New Zealand's Matt Henry moved up to seventh position. Australian bowlers Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood secured ninth and tenth positions respectively. These four bowlers' consistent b performances led to their upward movement in the rankings.
Conversely, West Indies veteran Gudakesh Motie suffered a significant setback, dropping four places and falling out of the top 10. This presents a considerable challenge for his comeback in upcoming matches.
India's Bowling Strength
India boasts two prominent players in the top 10 ODI bowlers. Along with Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav remains firmly at number two. Kuldeep Yadav's economical bowling has secured several victories for Team India recently. South Africa's Keshav Maharaj follows in third place.
The top 6 remain largely unchanged, with Sri Lanka's Mahesh Theekshana holding the top spot with 680 rating points. Namibia's Bernard Scholtz is fourth, and Afghanistan's Rashid Khan holds fifth place.
Indian Dominance in Batting Rankings
While India performed well in the bowling rankings, Indian cricketers continue to dominate the batting charts. Indian Test captain Shubman Gill leads the ODI rankings with 784 rating points, a testament to his exceptional batting. Furthermore, Rohit Sharma is ranked third and Virat Kohli fifth among Indian batsmen.
Both players recently retired from Test cricket and are now showcasing their talent in ODI cricket. A third Indian batsman, Shreyas Iyer, also features in the top 10 at number eight.
Reason for Ranking Changes
The main driver of these changes is the recently concluded three-match ODI series between the West Indies and Ireland. The series ended 1-1, with one match rained out. Based on these results, the ICC updated its rankings, significantly impacting player positions.
These rankings represent a significant achievement for the Indian team, highlighting the strength of both its bowling and batting units. However, players must maintain their form and continue delivering b performances in upcoming matches to further improve their rankings. The team has high expectations, especially from spinners like Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav.
