Shubman Gill Overtakes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to Claim No.2 Spot in ICC Rankings After IND vs AFG 2026 ODIs
Gill moved to No. 2 after scores of 84 and 154, while Henry became the first New Zealand fast bowler in 36 years to top the Test rankings.
- On Wednesday, India captain Shubman Gill rose to the second spot in ICC ODI batter rankings, while New Zealand pacer Matt Henry joined India seamer Jasprit Bumrah as the world's top-ranked Test bowler.
- Gill's ascent followed his recent performance against Afghanistan, where he scored 84 and 154 runs in two ODIs, while Henry achieved the top ranking after his 11-wicket haul during New Zealand's 253-run victory over England.
- Movement across the rankings included Ishan Kishan rising 21 places to 43rd and Shreyas Iyer to 14th, while KL Rahul slipped to 11th; Indian bowlers Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, and Washington Sundar also made gains.
- Breaking a 36-year drought, Henry became the third New Zealander to top the Test bowling rankings, joining legends Jack Cowie and Richard Hadlee as the only Kiwis to hold the position.
- With 791 rating points, Gill trails only New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell, who holds 815 ratings; the gap of 24 points positions Gill as a close challenger for the top ODI batter ranking.
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Indian cricket sensation Shubman Gill has ascended to the world No. 2 spot in the latest ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings, released on June 24, 2026, pushing Virat Kohli to third. Gill's exceptional performance, including a century and Player of the Series award, in India's recent 3-0 ODI series victory against Afghanistan, propelled his rise. 🏏 Shubman Gill Overtakes Virat Kohli To Become World No 2 in Latest ICC ODI Batting Rankings.
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