Pakistani cricketers have made significant strides in the latest ICC Player Rankings, with standout promotions across T20 and ODI formats.
The ICC released the updated rankings on Wednesday, confirming notable rises for Saim Ayub, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, and others.
Saim Ayub has once again become the No 1 all-rounder in T20 Internationals, reaffirming his rapid rise in world cricket.
His consistent performances have kept him ahead of global competitors in the all-rounders' category.
Mohammad Nawaz jumps in all-rounder, bowler rankings
Mohammad Nawaz recorded dual improvements: He climbed three places to secure 4th position among T20 all-rounders, and also rose two spots to reach 11th position in the T20 bowlers’ rankings.
His impressive form has made him one of Pakistan’s most versatile performers in white-ball cricket.
Abrar Ahmed surges to 4th in T20 bowlers; 9th in ODI bowlers
Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed made one of the biggest moves this week: He jumped four places to take 4th place in the T20I bowlers’ rankings. In the ODI bowlers’ rankings, Abrar continues to hold 9th position, maintaining his global reputation as a top-tier spinner.
Rashid Khan remains No. 1 in ODI bowlers.
Sahibzada Farhan slips
In the T20I batting rankings, Sahibzada Farhan moved down two positions, now sitting at 6th place. Despite the drop, he remains one of Pakistan’s highest-ranked T20 batsmen.
Shaheen Afridi maintains his 18th position in the batting rankings.
ODI rankings: Babar Azam steady at No 6
In ODIs, Babar Azam has retained his 6th spot among batsmen. The top positions are held by India's Rohit Sharma (1st) and Virat Kohli (4th).
These steady placements confirm Pakistan’s continued presence among the world’s leading white-ball performers.
With multiple players climbing across formats, the new ICC rankings highlight Pakistan’s growing depth and competitive strength in international cricket. The board and fans have welcomed the updates as motivation ahead of upcoming fixtures.
