Team Indias Top Order Takes Over ICC ODI Rankings
The Indian top order has marked its place in the ODI rankings. With the latest update, Shubman Gill has climbed to the second spot in the standings. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have also maintained their spot in the top five of the same.
The ICC rankings have received a weekly update, and the new rankings will be positive news for the Indian cricket team and fans. This latest rankings update has been on the basis of India vs Afghanistan ODI series, which has given a massive boost to India's top order batsmen. After winning the series, the Indian team now prepares for the series against England.
Shubman Gill, the captain of the team, led the batting line-up from the front. With his consistent scoring rate in all games, he has managed to push himself to the second spot in the standings. Along with that, he has now overtaken Virat Kohli in the rankings, who went on to miss the series due to a hamstring injury.
Virat Kohli is now standing at the third spot in the ICC rankings, as he eyes his return in the series against England. And at the fourth spot, the Padma Shri winner, Rohit Sharma is present. He was able to regain his form in the third ODI against Afghanistan, as he went on to score a magnificent half-century.
Our Take
Having the top three of the Indian team in the ICC rankings means a lot to the Indian batting line-up. This is not just a positive boost to the Indian team, it also shows the level of consistency in the 50 over format. Now we will be able to see all three of them play together for the Indian team in the upcoming series against England, which will be a real challenge.