World Cup 2023: Indian sensation Shubman Gill overtakes Pak’s Babar Azam to become No.1 ODI batter
Shubman Gill dethrones Babar Azam: One of the best in the world out now and India's rising batting sensation Shubman Gill whirlwind form in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 ended Babar Azam's reign as the world's No. 1 ODI batter, as the Men in Blue opener took over the top spot from Pakistan captain in the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings.
Impressive composure and skillset of India’s sensation Shubman Gill helped him to climb to the top to dethrone Babar after a flying start to India's campaign in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, becoming only the fourth player from his country to hold the No.1 ODI batter position, joining the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli.
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The dashing stroke-player has made major victory against Sri Lanka and South Africa, amassing 219 runs from six innings at the event so far in the ongoing tournament.
Pakistan skipper has amassed 282 runs from eight knocks in the World Cup, falling six rating points behind Gill into second place as his more than two-year reign as the world's top ODI batter came to an end.
The star Indian batsman Virat Kohli claimed the fourth spot in the rankings. Gill takes the top spot for the first time in his brief but outstanding career, while Kohli moves up three places to fourth - and within one rating point of third-placed South Africa opener Quinton de Kock - thanks to his 543 World Cup runs.
Notably, India batter Shreyas Iyer leaps 17 ranks to 18th overall on the list of ODI batters, with Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman raised up three slots to 11th and Afghanistan counterpart Ibrahim Zadran moved up six spots to 12th also making inroads.
Indian cricketers are currently dominating the ongoing World Cup 2023 with their splendid and remarkable achievement and stands as an inspirational tale for budding cricketers nationwide.
Indian cricketers unwavering commitment and enthusiasm have established a fresh standard for excellence in Indian sports serve as an enduring source of motivation for future generations.
- With inputs from agencies
