(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
ICC Men’s T20I Rankings: Pakistan’s Young Guns on the Rise
The latest ICC Men’s T20I rankings have shaken things up, with Pakistan’s emerging stars making a strong impression after a run of promising performances.
Pakistan’s Rising Talent
Middle-order batter Hasan Nawaz has moved up to 31st after consistent innings, while skipper Salman Ali Agha surged 18 spots to 59th, reflecting Pakistan’s focus on developing a younger core.
On the other hand, senior batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan slipped in the charts due to their absence from recent series, highlighting a generational shift in the side. Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub also dropped positions as they continue to adjust to international demands.
Top T20I Batters
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Abhishek Sharma (India) – 829
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Tilak Varma (India) – 804
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Phil Salt (England) – 791
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Jos Buttler (England) – 772
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Travis Head (Australia) – 771
Bowling Boost for Pakistan
Spin duo Sufiyan Muqeem and Mohammad Nawaz have climbed impressively. Sufiyan is now 22nd, the highest-ranked Pakistani bowler, while Nawaz jumped to 43rd. Among fast bowlers, Shaheen Afridi rose to 26th, though Haris Rauf slipped to 28th.
Top T20I Bowlers
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Jacob Duffy (New Zealand) – 717
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Adil Rashid (England) – 710
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Akeal Hosein (West Indies) – 707
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Varun Chakaravarthy (India) – 706
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Adam Zampa (Australia) – 700
What It Means for Pakistan
While results have been mixed, the rise of younger players shows Pakistan’s next generation is making steady progress. If the new faces continue to deliver, the next rankings update could see Pakistan not just climbing—but competing for the top spots.
