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India’s Shubman Gill dethrones Babar Azam to reclaim the No.1 spot in ICC ODI rankings, while Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana tops the bowling charts ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.

Shubman Gill dethrones Babar Azam to become No. 1 batter in ICC ODI rankings

India&rsquo;s Shubman Gill dethrones Babar Azam to reclaim the No.1 spot in ICC ODI rankings, while Sri Lanka&rsquo;s Maheesh Theekshana tops the bowling charts ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.

India vice-captain Shubman Gill on Wednesday dethroned Babar Azam of Pakistan from the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI Rankings for batters on the back of his strong show against England in the recent home series.&nbsp;
The ICC issued the latest rankings just ahead of the start of the eight-team Champions Trophy in Karachi with the match between Pakistan and New Zealand.&nbsp;
&ldquo;India right-hander Shubman Gill overtakes former Pakistan captain Babar Azam to become the top ranked ODI batter in the world,&rdquo; the ICC said.&nbsp;
Gill, who scored two fifties and a century in the recent three-match ODI series against England at home which India won 3-0, jumped one place to the No. 1 spot. He now has 796 rating points compared to Babar&rsquo;s 773.&nbsp;
India skipper Rohit Sharma is placed at the third spot with 761 points followed by South Africa&rsquo;s Henrich Klaasen and New Zealand&rsquo;s Daryl Mitchell at fourth and fifth respectively.&nbsp;
&ldquo;It's a major shake-up at the top of the rankings just prior to the start of the Champions Trophy and leaves an interesting sub-plot to what will transpire over the coming weeks during the eight-team tournament in Pakistan and Dubai,&rdquo; the ICC said.&nbsp;
&ldquo;This is the second time Gill has held the No.1 ranking in ODI cricket, with the India batter having also gone past Babar to claim top spot midway through the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2023.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Gill has been in excellent form of late, with his century against England in Ahmedabad during the third ODI of the recently concluded series enough to catapult the 25-year-old to the top of the rankings,&rdquo; the global governing body added.&nbsp;
Sri Lanka&rsquo;s Maheesh Theekshana, meanwhile, has taken the first position in the ODI rankings for bowlers as he replaced Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan.&nbsp;
&ldquo;While Sri Lanka won't be featuring at the Champions Trophy, Theekshana earned the top spot following his exploits against the Aussies that included an excellent four-wicket haul in the opening match of that series in Colombo,&rdquo; the ICC said.&nbsp;
Sri Lanka had recently handed a 2-0 whitewash to Australia with Theekshana taking four wickets. The Sri Lankan spinner has 680 rating points, followed by Rashid at second, Namibia&rsquo;s Bernard Scholtz at third, India&rsquo;s Kuldeep Yadav at fourth and Pakistan&rsquo;s Shaheen Shah Afridi at fifth.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Meanwhile, Afghan spin wizard Rashid drops to second and will be keen to regain the No.1 spot as he trails his Sri Lankan counterpart by just 11 rating points,&rdquo; the ICC said.&nbsp;
&ldquo;While a trio of spinners in India's squad Kuldeep Yadav (up one place to fourth), South Africa's Keshav Maharaj (re-enters the rankings in sixth) and New Zealand's Mitchell Santner (up four rungs to seventh) are all inside the top 10 after making ground this week."&nbsp;
Afghanistan veteran Mohammad Nabi remains the top ranked all-rounder in ODIs, followed by Sikandar Raza, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Rashid.

Pakistan and India will face off in their second Group A match. An eagerly awaited competition set to take place at the Nassau County Cricket Ground in New York on June 9.

Watch: Babar Azam meets Sunil Gavaskar after Pakistan Cricket Team arrives in the USA for T20 World Cup

Pakistan and India will face off in their second Group A match. An eagerly awaited competition set to take place at the Nassau County Cricket Ground in New York on June 9.

Pakistan's skipper Babar Azam encountered ex-Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar upon his arrival in the United States of America (USA) on Saturday, just before the T20 World Cup 2024.
Upon arrival in Dallas, Babar was seen engaging in a conversation with the Indian icon. The pair was seen exchanging handshakes before engaging in a brief discussion. Babar Azam was delighted to come across Sunil Gavaskar, who has frequently praised the Pakistan batting sensation.
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&mdash; Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealPCB/status/1796921822388138478?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
After a 2-1 win over Ireland, England were handed a 2-0 defeat by England. With Pakistan playing no warm-up matches in USA, the team reached the T20 World Cup venue just before the start of the tournament.
Pakistan squad for T20 World Cup: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Amir, Aamir Abbas, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf , Abrar Ahmed.
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Just one month before facing each other again in the T20 World Cup, the Irish defeated Pakistan by five wickets in their first Twenty20 encounter since 2009.

Babar Azan & Co suffer shock defeat as Ireland beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in 1st T20I

Just&nbsp;one&nbsp;month&nbsp;before&nbsp;facing&nbsp;each&nbsp;other&nbsp;again&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;T20&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Irish&nbsp;defeated&nbsp;Pakistan by five wickets&nbsp;in&nbsp;their&nbsp;first&nbsp;Twenty20&nbsp;encounter&nbsp;since&nbsp;2009.

For the first time in fifteen years, Ireland and Pakistan faced off in a Twenty20 international match, and the hosts got over the line with five wickets remaining thanks to 77 runs from Andy Balbirnie. The only previous meeting between the teams occurred at the 2009 World T20. It was Ireland's first victory over Pakistan in the format.
This defeat coincides with the Pakistan cricket team's decision to settle for a 2-2 draw against the understrength New Zealand. The Men in Green lost the series even with 15 of New Zealand' best players were out of the field, and now they are down to a team that isn't even in the top 10 of the ICC's team rankings.&nbsp;
The home team produced two runouts earlier in the first inning, and Campher and Barry McCarthy took two outstanding long catches.
Pakistan was severely hindered in the middle overs by fast bowler Craig Young, who gave up just 27 runs while getting out Babar Azam and Azam Khan in the same over.
Iftikhar Ahmed provided them a boost at the end with an unbeaten 37, including 17 in the final over, to take Pakistan's score to a respectable total of 182. &nbsp;
Harry Tector laid the groundwork for the 183-run chase with a 77-run partnership with Balbirnie for the third wicket, while cameos from George Dockrell and Curtis Campher took Ireland over the line with 1 delivery remaining.
(With inputs from AP)
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Speaking at the media conference on Monday, Babar said that though the team does not plan against one particular player, but they will be planning against Virat

'We will plan against Virat Kohli,' says Babar Azam ahead of T20 World Cup 2024 | India vs Pakistan

Virat Kohli has played some memorable knocks against Pakistan in ICC and ACC tournaments and skipper Babar Azam revealed that his side will 'plan against Kohli' during T20 World Cup 2024.

<h2>Speaking at the media conference on Monday, Babar said that though the team does not plan against one particular player, but they will be planning against Virat</h2>

Virat Kohli has played some memorable knocks against Pakistan in ICC and ACC tournaments and skipper Babar Azam revealed that his side will 'plan against Kohli' during T20 World Cup 2024.
Speaking at the media conference on Monday, Babar said that though the team does not plan against one particular player, but they will be planning against Virat, who he called as "one of the best players."
"As a team, you always plan against different teams and according to their strengths. We do not plan anything against one player. We plan for all 11 players. We do not know much about the conditions in New York and we will plan accordingly. He [Virat Kohli] is one of the best players and we will plan against him as well," he said.
Virat has given Pakistan bowlers nightmares in T20Is and has scored 488 runs at an average of over 81 in 10 matches. He has a strike rate of over 123, with 5 half-centuries. His best score is 82 not out.
India is placed in Group A and begin its campaign against Ireland on June 5. Their marque clash against arch rivals Pakistan is scheduled on June 9.
India squad for T20 World Cup 2024
Rohit Sharma (Captain), Hardik Pandya (Vice Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj.
Reserves &ndash; Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan

“I always try and talk to him whenever we play against each other. I always ask him a few questions and he helps me with it" - Babar Azam on his post-match conversations with Virat Kohli

Babar Azam: Pakistan white-ball captain recalls memorable experiences during ODI World Cup in India

Babar Azam recently shared his experiences from his time in India during the ODI World Cup, including his interaction with Virat Kohli.



<h2>&ldquo;I always try and talk to him whenever we play against each other. I always ask him a few questions and he helps me with it" - Babar Azam on his post-match conversations with Virat Kohli</h2>

Pakistan's white-ball captain, Babar Azam, recently shared his unexpected yet heartwarming experiences from his time in India during the ODI World Cup, including notable interactions with Indian cricket star Virat Kohli. In a conversation with Zalmi TV, Azam expressed his astonishment at the warm reception and affection he received from Indian fans, something he hadn't anticipated before his arrival.
Azam revealed his initial reservations due to his lack of familiarity with India, saying, &ldquo;Main India se expect nahi kar raha tha (I was not expecting it from India),&rdquo; highlighting his surprise at fans chanting his name. &ldquo;Mai bilkul nahi expect kar raha tha. Main first time ja raha tha India, mujhe wahaan ki koi knowledge nahi thi (I was not expecting it at all. It was my first time in India and I had no knowledge about the country).&rdquo;
The warmth and welcome extended to the Pakistani team went beyond Azam's expectations, particularly noting the reception at Hyderabad airport as "outstanding." He noted the exceptional love and appreciation from the Indian public throughout the World Cup, stating, &ldquo;Wo ek alag experience tha. Unka pyar tha, logo ne bahut pyar diya humey, bahut appreciate kiya (It was a different experience altogether. We got so much love from the Indian public, they appreciated our cricket).&rdquo;
Even practice matches saw stadiums filled to the brim, with Azam recalling, &ldquo;Humare practice matches mey log aaye yaar, pura stadium packed tha. Hyderabad mey pura stadium packed tha (Even during our practice games, people came to watch us. The entire stadium in Hyderabad was jam-packed).&rdquo; This support was a testament to the cricket-loving culture in India, where the sport transcends borders.
The atmosphere during the match against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium was notably unique for Azam. He described it as a "different vibe," with the stadium awash in a sea of blue, indicative of the passionate fanbase in India. However, he also acknowledged the exceptional support received at other venues throughout the tournament.
Azam also shared insights into his post-match conversation with Virat Kohli, highlighting the mutual respect and willingness to learn from each other. &ldquo;I always try and talk to him whenever we play against each other. I always ask him a few questions and he helps me with it. Not only him, I also talk a lot to Steve Smith and Kane Williamson, when we play against Australia and New Zealand, respectively. I had a good chat with Virat Kohli, there are things that we talk about that I can&rsquo;t share here but it was fruitful.&rdquo;
On a lighter note, Azam praised Indian cuisine, particularly enjoying Hyderabadi biryani and samosa chaat, which he found unique and delightful.
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The decision was taken after a unanimous recommendation from the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) selection committee.

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain 

The decision was taken after a unanimous recommendation from the Pakistan Cricket Board&rsquo;s (PCB) selection committee.

Former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was on Sunday reappointed as the white-ball captain, two months ahead of the T20 World Cup.
The decision was taken after a unanimous recommendation from the Pakistan Cricket Board&rsquo;s (PCB) selection committee.
"Following unanimous recommendation from the PCB&rsquo;s selection committee, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi has appointed Babar Azam as white-ball (ODI and T20I) captain of the Pakistan men's cricket team," the PCB said in a media release.
Babar had stepped down as captain from all three formats for Pakistan after a disappointing outing at the ODI World Cup in India in November last year.
Babar had relinquished his role after the then PCB chief Zaka Ashraf told him he would no longer be captain in white-ball formats and would only lead the Test team.
Babar replaces fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as the T20 captain, who led Pakistan in the 1-4 series loss against New Zealand in January.
The T20 World Cup will begin from June 1 in the USA and the West Indies.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to reappoint Babar Azam as T20 captain after the newly-formed selection committee's recommendation to change the skipper.

Shaheen Afridi to lose captaincy, Babar Azam set to be reinstated as skipper: Sources

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to reappoint Babar Azam as T20 captain after the newly-formed selection committee's recommendation to change the skipper.

The practice of Pakistan to alternate captains has always proven problematic. When Babar Azam, a mainstay of contemporary cricket, took on the leadership role in recent years, this appeared to be the end of it. But the uncertainty surrounding the captaincy has returned since his resignation following Pakistan's disastrous November 2023 elimination from the ODI World Cup, where they were unable to advance to the semi-finals.
Shaheen Afridi was handed captaincy duties in T20Is but now, as per the Espncricinfo, Babar Azam is set to be reinstated as Pakistan's T20I skipper. The report further reveals that the PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi met Babar earlier this week to make the offer.
The report further reveals that Babar Azam has not yet accepted the offer and has asked the PCB to be appointed captain across all three formats if he is to consider a return.&nbsp;
Babar was removed as captain in the white-ball format immediately after the World Cup when Zaka Ashraf was PCB chairman. He then opted to step down as red-ball captain as well.
Babar had held the position of captain in all formats since 2020 but poor performances in the Asia Cup and World Cup led to his axing.
Pakistan's next series, which Babar is expected to lead his side out for once more, comes against New Zealand in April, with the two sides playing five T20Is.
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The 28-year-old will reportedly only accept his role if his concerns are addressed.


Babar Azam to be reinstated as Pakistan captain: report 

The 28-year-old will reportedly only accept his role if his concerns are addressed.

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, Babar Azam is all set to make a comeback as Pakistan's captain, a Pakistani news organisation reported on March 27.&nbsp; A report by Cricket Pakistan states that Azam is reluctant to return as skipper after his last stint and the way his removal was handled following the team's dismal performance at the Cricket World Cup 2023.&nbsp; The 29-year-old will reportedly only accept his role if his concerns are addressed. Cricket Pakistan goes on to state that Mohammad Rizwan was the frontrunner to replace current skipper Shaheen Afridi but PCB seems to have finalised Azam as the leader, once more.&nbsp;

Following a series of unsuccessful tours in Australia and New Zealand, Hafeez's contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was not extended. His tenure as team director began in late 2023, after Pakistan's disappointing performance in the World Cu

Muhammad Hafeez highlights fitness neglect under Babar Azam's leadership before ODI World Cup

Former director of Pakistan cricket, Muhammad Hafeez, revealed how players' fitness took a backseat under the leadership of ex-captain Babar Azam.

#Pakistan #PSL

<h2>Following a series of unsuccessful tours in Australia and New Zealand, Hafeez's contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was not extended. His tenure as team director began in late 2023, after Pakistan's disappointing performance in the World Cu</h2>

Muhammad Hafeez, the former director of Pakistan cricket, has raised concerns over the team's fitness regime under the leadership of ex-captain Babar Azam and the guidance of foreign coaches Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn before the ODI World Cup in India. The Pakistani team, led by Babar at that time, was unable to progress beyond the league games, securing a spot below the semifinals with five losses in nine matches, resulting in a fifth-place finish.
Following a series of unsuccessful tours in Australia and New Zealand, Hafeez's contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was not extended. His tenure as team director began in late 2023, after Pakistan's disappointing performance in the World Cup. However, challenges persisted as Pakistan faced a whitewash in Australia's Test series and a 4-1 defeat in the T20I series against New Zealand.
Hafeez disclosed his efforts to revamp the team's fitness strategy upon assuming his role. "When I took over as director and we reached Australia, I emphasized the importance of fitness and requested a new regimen," Hafeez stated. He was taken aback to learn from the team trainer that Babar and Arthur had previously downplayed fitness, opting instead to let players engage without restrictions.
"This approach to fitness was alarming," Hafeez noted, revealing that the team's physical condition was significantly below par for international cricket. He pointed out the inadequate endurance levels and excessive body fat percentages among players, with some unable to complete a basic two-km run and exceeding the normal body fat limits.
Reflecting on the importance of fitness in contemporary cricket, Hafeez recalled the strict fitness protocols during the 2017 Champions Trophy in England, where a player was even sent home for failing a fitness test. This emphasis on physical readiness contributed to Pakistan's victory in the tournament, even with Arthur serving as head coach back then.
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(With PTI inputs)

Pakistan looked well on course to level the series when Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman made half-centuries but failed to cross the finish line

2nd T20I: Babar Azam's 66 go in vain as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 21 runs, lead 5-match series 2-0

New Zealand overcame the loss of its captain in an innings that faltered late to beat Pakistan by 21 runs in the 2nd T20I on Sunday. With that win, the hosts took a 2-0 lead in the 5-match series.

Pakistan looked well on course to level the series when Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman made half-centuries but failed to cross the finish line

New Zealand overcame the loss of its captain in an innings that faltered late to beat Pakistan by 21 runs in the 2nd T20I on Sunday. With that win, the hosts took a 2-0 lead in the 5-match series.
The Blackcaps failed to build on the foundation of the first half of its innings, making 194/8 batting first after being 111/1 at the end of 10 overs. The batting slump followed captain Kane Williamson retiring hurt after 10 overs with a tight hamstring.
Pakistan also stumbled in the second half of its innings and was bowled out for 173 in the 20th over.
Williamson is making a managed return from a serious knee injury and New Zealand would fear any setback to his rehabilitation. But, while he didn't field, Williamson was still padded up and apparently prepared to bat at the end of the New Zealand innings.
Finn Allen's 74 from 41 balls set a cracking pace early on in the New Zealand innings. Allen put on 59 in 5.1 overs with Devon Conway (20) for the first wicket and 52 in 4.9 overs with Williamson before the Kiwi captain retired hurt on 26.
The innings began to falter at that point and New Zealand lost three for 35 between the 11th and 16th overs. Allen was out at 137 for two, then Daryl Mitchell fell at 147 and Mark Chapman followed at 157 as the innings began to trend sharply downwards.
Mitchell Santner made a bright 25 before being wastefully run out as New Zealand lost its last seven wickets for 55 runs.
&ldquo;It was a good surface which we've come to expect here at Sedden Park and the way Finn Allen and the boys at the top set it up was very pleasing,&rdquo; New Zealand's stand-in captain Tim Southee said. &ldquo;But Pakistan pulled it back well and the two innings were quite similar in a way.&rdquo;
New Zealand was relieved Pakistan also produced an innings of two halves. It looked well on course to level the series when Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman made half-centuries in an 87-run partnership for the third wicket.
Fakhar reached his half-century from 23 balls with three fours and five sixes and seemed likely to follow Allen in providing the impetus for a substantial innings. But, he was out at that score and the onus once again fell on Babar to guide Pakistan home.
He made 57 and was the anchor of Pakistan's innings in the first international at Auckland on Friday when the tourists fell 46 runs short in a demanding run chase.
Babar followed his 31st T20 international half-century with his 32nd Sunday, again as the bulwark of the Pakistan batting.
But, he fell for 66 to the first ball of the 18th over when Pakistan was 153-5, needing 42 from the last 18 balls.
He was out to the bowling of speedster Ben Sears as he was in the first match and his dismissal again heralded the beginning of the end for Pakistan.
Sears, Adam Milne and Southee helped New Zealand put the brakes on Pakistan at the end of its innings. Milne took four for 33, Sears two for 28, Southee two for 31 and Ish Sodhi took two for 33 after conceding 19 runs from his first over.
&ldquo;Milne was outstanding with the ball and Sears is a young guy who shows a lot of character at this level,&rdquo; Southee said. &ldquo;I think Ish Sodhi shouldn't be overlooked in his effort to come back and get two vital wickets for us.&rdquo;

Australian captain Pat Cummins bowled an inspired spell to bring the home side back into the contest after Pakistan were cruising at 124/1 at one stage.

Watch: Australian captain Pat Cummins dismisses Babar Azam with a beauty at MCG | AUS vs PAK

Australian captain Pat Cummins got rid of former Pakistani captain Babar Azam with a beauty on day 2 of the Boxing Day Test.

Tap to watch

#BabarAzam #AUSvPAK

<h2>Australian captain Pat Cummins bowled an inspired spell to bring the home side back into the contest after Pakistan were cruising at 124/1 at one stage.</h2>

During the first innings of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia's captain Pat Cummins delivered a masterful performance by dismissing the former Pakistani captain, Babar Azam, with an exceptional delivery.
Cummins, showcasing his bowling prowess, managed to penetrate Babar's defence, catching him off-guard. The Pakistani batsman attempted to defend against a good length delivery but was outfoxed as the ball, seaming back in, slipped through the gap between his bat and pad, crashing into the stumps.
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UNBELIEVABLE! Pat Cummins gets rid of Babar Azam again - with another BEAUTY! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OhWhatAFeeling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OhWhatAFeeling</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Toyota_Aus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Toyota_Aus</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvPAK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvPAK</a> <a href="https://t.co/iXQ6M7E10l">pic.twitter.com/iXQ6M7E10l</a>
&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1739883741328146786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2023</a></blockquote>
This incredible moment where Cummins bowled Babar, significantly shifted the momentum of the match in Australia's favor. The Australian captain's spell proved pivotal as Pakistan, who were at a comfortable 124/1, suddenly found themselves grappling with a swift collapse. Cummins' relentless attack yielded two critical wickets in consecutive overs, dramatically changing the course of the game on the second day of the Test.
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The former Pakistan skipper has 824 rating points, while Gill has 810. Virat Kohli with 775 points is on the 3rd spot.

ICC Rankings: Babar Azam once again dethrones Shubman Gill as new No.1 ODI batter

Shubman Gill is no longer the number 1 ODI batter as Pakistan's Babar Azam dethroned him to take back the top spot in the latest ICC ODI Rankings for batters.

The former Pakistan skipper has 824 rating points, while Gill has 810. Virat Kohli with 775 points is on the 3rd spot.

Shubman Gill being rested from the 3-match ODI series vs South Africa cost the opening batter on Wednesday.
He is no longer the number 1 ODI batter as Pakistan's Babar Azam dethroned him to take back the top spot in the latest ICC ODI Rankings for batters.
The former Pakistan skipper has 824 rating points, while Gill has 810. Virat Kohli with 775 points is on the 3rd spot.
In T20Is, India's Suryakumar Yadav continues to maintain his top position in the batters' rankings following a brilliant hundred against the Proteas.
As for the bowlers, Adil Rashid became the new No.1 T20I bowler. Interestingly, he became just the second player from England to hold the No.1 ranking for T20I bowlers after off-spinner Graeme Swann held the top spot back more than a decade ago.

Babar relinquished his captaincy from all forms of cricket after Pakistan failed to make it to the knockout stage of the recently concluded Cricket World Cup. 

New Pakistan red-ball skipper Shan Masood calls former captain Babar Azam a 'valuable part of leadership'

Babar relinquished his captaincy from all forms of cricket after Pakistan failed to make it to the knockout stage of the recently concluded Cricket World Cup.&nbsp;

Ahead of Pakistan's Test series in Australia, newly-appointed captain Shan Masood was all-praises for former skipper Babar Azam.&nbsp; In an address to the press on Wednesday, Masood called Azam a valuable part of the Pakistan team leadership.&nbsp; 'I have a really good relationship with Babar Azam, on and off the field. We have a long working history as we have played together for a very long time. We have batted together in both domestic and national level cricket. Babar is a valuable part of the team&rsquo;s leadership group and his insight to the team is immeasurable, as is his batting,' Masood said.&nbsp; Babar relinquished his captaincy from all forms of cricket after Pakistan failed to make it to the knockout stage of the recently concluded Cricket World Cup.&nbsp;

Pakistan haven't appointed an ODI captain yet since they will not play any 50-over cricket till November next year.

Pakistan appoint Shaheen Afridi, Shan Masood as captains after Babar Azam steps down

Pakistan have named Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood as their new captains.

#Pakistan #BabarAzam #ShaheenAfridi

<h2>Pakistan haven't appointed an ODI captain yet since they will not play any 50-over cricket till November next year.</h2>

Pakistan have named their new captains after Babar Azam stepped down as the skipper of the national side, with premier pacer Shaheen Afridi given charge of the T20 side.&nbsp; Shan Masood, meanwhile, has been given the responsibility of the Test side.
Earlier on Wednesday, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/icc-world-cup/babar-azam-steps-down-as-pakistan-captain-in-all-three-formats-1700055350130">Babar Azam, through a post on social media platform X, announced that he will no longer be the Pakistan captain.</a> Babar, however, confirmed that he will continue to play all three formats for the country.
Shan Masood's first assignment will be a 3-Test series against Australia that begins in December. For Shaheen Afridi, his first series as captain will be a 5-match series vs New Zealand.
Pakistan haven't appointed an ODI captain yet since they will not play any 50-over cricket till November next year.
UPDATE: Shaheen Afridi has now been announced as the white-ball captain even though Pakistan don't play an ODI for another year.

'Babar was given 3-4 years as captain, and he was never put under pressure. However, he was unable to deliver results in this period' - Shahid Afridi

Watch: Shahid Afridi calls for Babar Azam's removal as Pakistan captain

Shahid Afridi has openly expressed that it is time for Pakistan to replace Babar Azam as the captain of the national cricket team.

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'Babar was given 3-4 years as captain, and he was never put under pressure. However, he was unable to deliver results in this period' - Shahid Afridi

Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has openly expressed his belief that it is time for Pakistan to replace Babar Azam as the captain of the national cricket team. Afridi's comments came during a public event in Pakistan, where he shared his perspective on Babar Azam's captaincy and performance.
Afridi's criticism centered on what he sees as Babar Azam's inability to extract the best performance from his team during Pakistan's disappointing World Cup campaign in India. He pointed out that despite giving Babar ample time as captain, he believes that Babar has not been able to prove himself in the role.
Afridi acknowledged his admiration for Babar and clarified his stance on the matter, saying, "I am also a Babar fan. A lot of people have criticized me, thinking I am targeting Babar's captaincy. I have always wanted Babar to be counted among the best captains." However, he expressed his disappointment in Babar's performance as a leader, given the time he has been given in the role.
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He explained, "He was given 3-4 years as captain, and he was never put under pressure. We were hoping he would deliver results as the team's leader within that time frame. However, he was unable to achieve that and made several mistakes during his tenure."
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Babar Azam is the captain of Pakistan team since four year, we all support him during that time but he could not improve in this period and could not prove him as a good leader: Shahid Afridi <a href="https://twitter.com/SAfridiOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SAfridiOfficial</a> <a href="https://t.co/dENpW66264">pic.twitter.com/dENpW66264</a>
&mdash; ٰImran Siddique (@imransiddique89) <a href="https://twitter.com/imransiddique89/status/1724015499133006255?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2023</a></blockquote>
Afridi emphasized the importance of a strong leader who can unify the team, not just relying on 1-2 players but having 6-8 players who consistently perform for the captain. In his view, Babar Azam lacks the leadership qualities possessed by cricketers like Younis Khan, who excelled at utilizing and motivating their players effectively.
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The Pakistan skipper disappointed by the behaviour of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and former cricketers, some well-informed sources told Geo TV.

Babar Azam likely to step down as Pakistan captain after ICC Cricket World Cup: Reports | ENG vs PAK

According to a report in Geo TV Babar Azam is likely to step down as the captain of Pakistan's white-ball cricket teams after returning from India.

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The Pakistan skipper disappointed by the behaviour of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and former cricketers, some well-informed sources told Geo TV.

It seems like the murmurs about Pakistan skipper Babar Azam likely to relinquish his captaincy might be true.
According to a report in Geo TV, a television channel based in Pakistan, Babar may step down as the captain of white-ball cricket after returning from India.
The Pakistan skipper disappointed by the behaviour of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and former cricketers, some well-informed sources told Geo TV.
As per sources, the 29-year-old has been seeking guidance on his future, consulting with former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja and people close to him.
The decision whether to continue as captain will be influenced by consultations upon his return to the country.
After winning their first 2 games against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, Pakistan faced losses against India, Australia, South Africa, and Afghanistan, which derailed its ODI World Cup 2023 campaign.

"It's very easy to give an opinion on TV. If someone wishes to offer advice, they are welcome to call me directly" - Babar Azam hits out at his critics

PAK vs ENG: Pakistan captain Babar Azam responds to criticism about captaincy, form in Cricket World Cup

"It's very easy to give an opinion on TV. If someone wishes to offer advice, they are welcome to call me directly" - Babar Azam hits out at his critics

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Pakistan captain Babar Azam responds to criticism about captaincy, form in Cricket World Cup

<h2>"It's very easy to give an opinion on TV. If someone wishes to offer advice, they are welcome to call me directly" - Babar Azam hits out at his critics</h2>

Amid criticism of his captaincy and performance in the Cricket World Cup, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam defended himself, emphasizing that it's easy to offer opinions on television and stating that the burden of leadership hasn't adversely impacted his batting.
Critics pointed to Pakistan's eight-wicket loss to Afghanistan and their inability to defend 271 runs against South Africa, suggesting that Babar's leadership had negatively affected his batting. Former captains, including Moin Khan and Shoaib Malik, openly expressed their concerns about Babar's captaincy skills on television.
Babar responded to these criticisms by saying, "It's very easy to give an opinion on TV. If someone wishes to offer advice, they are welcome to call me directly; my number is known to everyone."
Shoaib Malik had remarked that Babar was a brilliant batsman but not a strong leader, emphasizing that the captain bears the most responsibility. Moin Khan advised Babar to follow Virat Kohli's lead, who has excelled as a batsman after resigning from captaincy.
Babar remained firm in his position, stating that his form was unaffected by the criticism and denying that captaincy had put him under any added pressure. He emphasized his commitment to performing well in both batting and fielding.
Despite facing questions about potentially stepping down from the captaincy, Babar remained composed, indicating that decisions are made collectively by coaches and captains. He acknowledged that they haven't always succeeded but stressed that his focus is on the upcoming game.
"People are claiming I am under pressure but I am under no pressure. I have been doing this for a long time," he stated.
In the ongoing World Cup, Babar has scored 282 runs, with four half-centuries but no centuries. His inability to convert good starts into triple-digit scores has been a significant concern for Pakistan. Babar expressed his determination to improve and learn from his experiences in the tournament.
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Shubman Gill, the new ICC ODI no. 1 ranking batter, achieved the feat for the first time in his career. 

Shubman Gill is the new No. 1 ODI batter in the world, leaves Babar Azam behind | Cricket World Cup

Shubman Gill becomes the new No. 1 ODI batter
Gill (830 pts) dethrones Pakistani captain Babar Azam (824)
Mohd Siraj also becomes No. 1 ODI bowler

<h2>Shubman Gill, the new ICC ODI no. 1 ranking batter, achieved the feat for the first time in his career.&nbsp;</h2>

India's Shubman Gill dethroned Pakistan captain Babar Azam to occupy the top spot in the ICC Men's ODI Batters rankings on November 8.&nbsp;
Gill has attained the no. 1 ranking for the very first time in his career. The 24-year-old has 830 points, six more than Babar, who sits at number 2 with 824 points.&nbsp;
Gill, who is the top run-scorer in 2023, leapfrogged Babar Azam to the top after a run-a-ball 92 against Sri Lanka last week. He's also only the 4th Indian to become the No. 1 batter in one-day cricket after Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli.
Ace batter Virat Kohli, meanwhile, climbed three spots and is now ranked 4th with 770 points while Indian skipper Rohit Sharma moved down to the sixth spot.&nbsp;

"We kept talking about No. 1 batter in the World. I want to ask whether it helps in getting good contracts. Aisa lag raha class mein No. 1 and matric ke imtihaan mein fail" - Sikander Bakht on Babar Azam

Babar Azam: Former cricketers lash out at Pakistan captain's batting style | Cricket World Cup

"We kept talking about the No. 1 batter in the World. I want to ask whether it helps in getting good contracts. Aisa lag raha class mein No. 1 and matric ke imtihaan mein fail" - Ex-cricketer Sikander Bakht on Babar Azam

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"We kept talking about No. 1 batter in the World. I want to ask whether it helps in getting good contracts. Aisa lag raha class mein No. 1 and matric ke imtihaan mein fail" - Sikander Bakht on Babar Azam

Former Pakistan cricketers Abdul Razzaq and Sikandar Bakht have voiced their criticism of Babar Azam's batting approach in the ongoing Cricket World Cup, calling for him to exhibit more intent and emulate players like Rohit Sharma.
Sikander Bakht expressed his concerns about Babar Azam's performance, stating, "We kept talking about No. 1 batter in the World. I want to ask whether it helps in getting good contracts."&nbsp;
&ldquo;Aisa lag raha class mey No. 1 and matric ke imtihaan mey fail (It looks like he excels as No. 1 in class but fails in the matric exam),&rdquo; added Bakht.
Abdul Razzaq joined the criticism, asserting that Babar Azam is not a world-class batter and instead highlighted Fakhar Zaman as Pakistan's top batter.&nbsp;
Razzaq said, &ldquo;No. 1 batter is Fakhar Zaman. All New Zealand batters were praising him. Our captain doesn&rsquo;t have that class. Look at Rohit, he is ready to score 10 runs in the first over and then 15 in the second. Our captain has different playing style, but he should see what Rohit is doing."
Razzaq further emphasized that world-class players have the ability to change the course of a game, giving examples of legendary players from the past, including Matthew Hayden, Sanath Jayasuriya, Sachin Tendulkar, and Ricky Ponting.

There were speculations that Babar may be sacked as Pakistan captain following his team's poor show in ODI World Cup 2023.

Babar Azam WhatsApp messages leaked by PCB chief Zaka Ashraf on live TV | PAK vs BAN | ODI World Cup 2023

Allegations of a rift between Babar Azam and Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf took an uglier turn on Sunday when reportedly the PCB chief leaked Babar's personal WhatsApp messages on national TV.

There were speculations that Babar may be sacked as Pakistan captain following his team's poor show in ODI World Cup 2023.

Allegations of a rift between Babar Azam and Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf took an uglier turn on Sunday when reportedly the PCB chief leaked Babar's personal WhatsApp messages on national TV.
There were speculations that Babar may be sacked as Pakistan captain following his team's poor show in ODI World Cup 2023. A few reports also claimed that the skipper had tried to get in touch with the PCB to explain the scenario.
However, according to a claim made by former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif, Ashraf was allegedly ignoring Babar's attempts to get in touch with him.
In order to reveal the truth, the PCB chief allegedly leaked Babar's private WhatsApp chat with PCB&rsquo;s Chief Operating Officer, Salman Naseer. In the chat, Babar allegedly wrote that he never tried calling Ashraf.
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How are you showing this private chat on television? 👎👎👎 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC23?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CWC23</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvENG</a> <a href="https://t.co/MV0v0UEj6h">pic.twitter.com/MV0v0UEj6h</a>
&mdash; Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/_FaridKhan/status/1718712696114467127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2023</a></blockquote>
This conversation was broadcast live during a chat show on one of the news channels in Pakistan. It didn't go down well with the fans as they raised ethical concerns.

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