After the defeat in the T20 World Cup 2022, the Indian team is undergoing changes. The command of the team is in the hands of Hardik Pandya and the players are performing amazingly. The effect of the good performance of the players is also visible on the ranking. Indian players have made a splash in the ongoing ICC T20 rankings. Especially Ishaan Kishan has benefited a lot in the rankings this time.

Moved 10 places to 23rd in the latest ICC T20 rankings for batsmen released on Thursday

India opener Ishan Kishan jumped 10 places to reach the 23rd spot while Deepak Hooda re-entered the top-100 in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings for T20 batsmen released on Thursday. Both the batsmen moved up the table after impressive performances in the first T20 International against Sri Lanka in Mumbai on Tuesday. India won this match by 2 runs. Hooda’s unbeaten 41 off 23 balls saw him move up 40 places to 97th position. While Kishan was rewarded for his flamboyant 37 at the top of the order.

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Surya was not harmed

Even after failing with the bat in Mumbai, Suryakumar Yadav retained the top spot in this ranking. Among bowlers, India’s new T20 captain Hardik Pandya has improved nine places to reach 76th position. Wanindu Hasaranga (1/22), who bowled brilliantly for Sri Lanka in this match, further consolidated his position at the top. The 25-year-old all-rounder also scored a blistering 21 with the bat, which has helped him reach the fifth position in the list of all-rounders. Marnus Labuschagne continues to top the Test rankings for batsmen despite his failure in the Boxing Day Test against South Africa.

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Smith left Babar behind

However, his nearest rivals in the ranking list, teammate Steve Smith, Pakistan captain Babar Azam and former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson managed to increase their rating points. Williamson, who scored a double century in the first Test against Pakistan, has improved two places to reach the fifth position in the rankings. Australia’s Pat Cummins and England’s James Anderson continue to occupy the top two positions in the bowlers’ list.