Babar Azam slips in ICC T20I rankings

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest T20 player rankings, with Australia’s Travis Head maintaining his position as the top-ranked batter.

Pakistan’s Babar Azam has dropped one spot to eighth, while Mohammad Rizwan remains in ninth place.

New Zealand’s Tim Seifert made significant progress, climbing 20 places to secure the 13th spot, while Finn Allen advanced eight places to 18th.

In the bowling rankings, West Indies' Akeal Hosein continues to hold the top position. No Pakistani bowler features in the top 20. Haris Rauf has moved up four places to 26th, while Shaheen Afridi has dropped six places to 30th.

Meanwhile, India’s Hardik Pandya retains his number-one ranking among T20 all-rounders.

The latest rankings reflect recent performances in international T20 matches, impacting player standings across batting, bowling, and all-rounder categories.