In the latest ICC ODI batting rankings, India’s Shubman Gill holds the top spot, while Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam remains steady at No. 2, keeping fans curious about his consistent brilliance.

However, the rankings reveal dramatic changes elsewhere.West Indies’ Shai Hope has slipped 2 places to No. 7, while Pakistan’s captain Mohammad Rizwan has plummeted 5 spots to No. 27, raising questions about his form. In the bowlers’ list, South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj has surged 2 places to claim No. 1, with Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana at No. 2.

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Shockingly, no Pakistani bowler features in the top 10, and fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has dropped 2 places to No. 16. Meanwhile, West Indies’ Jayden Seales has leaped 17 spots to No. 19, adding to the ranking drama. In the all-rounders category, Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai leads, but Pakistan has no representation in the top 10.

The rankings highlight Pakistan’s struggles, with Rizwan and Afridi’s declines signaling potential concerns for the team’s strategy. Babar Azam’s stability offers hope, but the absence of bowlers and all-rounders in the top 10 suggests a need for talent scouting or coaching adjustments. Afghanistan’s rise, led by Omarzai, indicates growing competition, urging Pakistan to rethink their approach.