Kohli – Khawaja went ahead in the ranking after Liton

Kohli and Khawaja Rise in Rankings After Liton’s Fall

King Kohli’s Remarkable Streak

As the curtains closed on the previous year, Virat Kohli, often hailed as the “King of Cricket,” continued to demonstrate his prowess on the field. He bid adieu to the year with a resounding century in a series against Bangladesh, effectively breaking the century drought that had loomed over him since the Afghanistan match. Kohli’s cricketing journey in the new year commenced with a brilliant start, marked by his 73rd career century on home soil.

The Triumph Against Sri Lanka

In the one-day cricket series against Sri Lanka on home turf, Kohli blazed a trail. His performance in the first ODI was nothing short of extraordinary, securing victory for India with a stellar century. This monumental innings not only added to his ever-growing list of accomplishments but also propelled him up the ODI batsmen rankings. Kohli now stands two steps ahead in the rankings, claiming the sixth spot. It’s worth noting that he holds the eighth position in T20Is. Rohit Sharma leads the Indian cricket team as its captain.

Usman Khawaja’s Ascension

Across the cricketing world, Usman Khawaja made his mark with stellar performances last year. His brilliant form continued into the new year as he played an unbeaten innings of 195 runs against South Africa. This exceptional performance not only earned him accolades but also saw him rise in the ICC Test rankings. Khawaja now sits comfortably at the eighth spot among the world’s top-ranked batsmen, having climbed four places.

Liton Kumar Das’ Slide

In stark contrast, one of Bangladesh’s finest batsmen, Liton Kumar Das, found himself on a downward trajectory in the rankings. His recent performances led to a step back in the Test rankings, placing him at number 12. In the rankings, Australia’s Marnus Labuschran currently reigns supreme. On a brighter note, Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel made significant strides, jumping an impressive 20 places in the rankings after notching his maiden century 

against New Zealand.

ICC Rankings Highlights

This week’s ICC update primarily centers around key cricketing events, including the Australia-South Africa series, the Pakistan-New Zealand two-Test series, and the India-Sri Lanka T20I and the first ODI. In the Test bowler rankings, Australian skipper Pat Cummins maintains his stronghold as the top-ranked bowler. Meanwhile, Jos Hazlewood’s remarkable performance, which included taking five wickets in Australia’s Sydney Test, catapulted him six places up the rankings, securing the tenth position.

Suryakumar Yadav and Shakib Al Hasan Shine

In the dynamic world of T20 cricket, India’s explosive batsman Suryakumar Yadav continues to dominate, retaining the top spot in the T20 batsmen rankings. On another note, Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan proves his mettle once again, claiming the top spot among all-rounders, further solidifying his reputation as a cricketing force to be reckoned with.

The ever-changing landscape of cricket rankings mirrors the ebb and flow of the sport itself. While King Kohli and Usman Khawaja soar higher, the talented Liton Kumar Das faces a momentary setback. As cricket enthusiasts, we eagerly await more thrilling performances and ranking shuffles in the weeks to come.

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