Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has returned to the number one position in the International Cricket Council (ICC) men’s T20I all-rounder rankings following an impressive performance against Australia.

 

According to the latest rankings, the 23 year old overtook Zimbabwe’s experienced all rounder Sikandar Raza to regain the top spot. Ayub scored 119 runs and picked up three wickets during the series against Australia, which played a key role in his rise.

 

Several other Pakistan players also made notable gains in the updated rankings. Spinner Abrar Ahmed moved up two places to second in the T20I bowlers list and now sits just 28 rating points behind the top ranked player.

 

Mohammad Nawaz climbed eight places to seventh among bowlers after taking five wickets in the series. He also improved his position in the all rounders rankings, moving up one spot to fourth.

 

Shaheen Shah Afridi registered a five place jump to reach 19th position in the bowlers rankings.

 

In the batting rankings, both Saim Ayub and Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha made strong progress. Ayub moved up eight places to 27th, while Salman Ali Agha climbed 12 spots to 29th.

 

However, Sahibzada Farhan failed to deliver strong performances against Australia and dropped two places to seventh in the batting rankings.