Shubman Gill Rises in ODI Rankings; Ishan Kishan Makes Big Move
On June 24, Indian captain Shubman Gill climbed three spots to claim the No. 2 position in the ODI batting rankings. This achievement comes fresh off his first series win as captain, during which he surpassed Virat Kohli, who was sidelined due to injury.
Gill now holds 791 rating points and is just 24 points shy of the top-ranked Daryl Mitchell.
In a noteworthy development, Ishan Kishan, Gill’s teammate, soared to 43rd in the ODI rankings after a strong performance in the three-match series, moving up 21 places.
Joe Root Tops Test Rankings
Meanwhile, England’s Joe Root has ascended to the top of the Test batting rankings. He took over the lead from teammate Harry Brook after captaining the team in the second Test against New Zealand due to Ben Stokes’ absence. Root is now only the second player in Test history to score over 14,000 runs, trailing only Sachin Tendulkar. He is closing in on this legendary milestone.
Bowling Rankings Shift
There were also significant changes in the bowling rankings. India’s trio of Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, and Washington Sundar made impressive gains after a clean sweep against Afghanistan. Arshdeep jumped 16 spots to 22nd, Prasidh leaped 34 places to joint 58th, and Washington climbed 17 spots to joint 71st.
Matt Henry Equals Bumrah
In another exciting twist, New Zealand’s Matt Henry moved up to the top of the ICC Men’s Test Rankings after a stellar performance in the second Test against England, where he took 11 wickets. He now shares the No. 1 ranking with India’s Jasprit Bumrah.
Bumrah had held this position since November 2024, when he surpassed Kagiso Rabada. Henry’s impressive showing helped New Zealand equal the series 1-1 and also marks a significant milestone for the player, placing him among New Zealand’s cricketing legends.
His current rating of 870 points is among the highest ever achieved by a New Zealander in Test cricket, following only legends Jack Cowie and Richard Hadlee.
Conclusion
Overall, these ranking shifts highlight the dynamic nature of international cricket, with emerging talents like Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan making their mark, while seasoned players like Joe Root and Matt Henry continue to solidify their legacies.
