Abhishek SharmaThe world number one T20I batsman’s one-year reign came to an end after India’s teammate Ishan Kishan moved ahead by a slim margin of seven points in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Batsmen’s Rankings.The 27-year-old’s rise has been a result of his consistent form, especially during this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. With his explosive batting, Ishan scored 317 runs at a strike rate of 146, including the Man of the Match award against Pakistan in Colombo. He also finished as India’s second highest run-scorer in the tournament, behind Sanju Samson.After Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan has now joined the elite club that includes Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav, becoming only the fourth Indian batsman to reach the no. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I batsman rankings.
Both power-hitters will next be in action when India take on England in the five-match T20I series, starting in Durham, with both expected to play key roles for the visitors.Ishan made his T20I debut against England in Ahmedabad 2021. In 47 innings he scored 1341 runs at an average of 29.15 and a strike rate of 146.87. His record includes one century and 10 fifties, with a highest T20I score of 103.
