Shubman Gill, despite his battle with dengue fever, stands on the brink of overtaking Babar Azam as the No.1 ranked ODI batter.
Shubman Gill was regrettably sidelined for India’s inaugural World Cup match against Australia due to a fever and is ruled out of tomorrow’s game too.
In the latest ICC rankings update, Gill claims the second spot with a commendable 839 points, merely 18 points adrift of the current leader, Babar Azam, who securely holds 857 points.
Babar’s recent struggles at the crease are becoming evident. A modest 10-run contribution against Sri Lanka, coupled with a previous 5-run stint against the Netherlands in the 2023 World Cup, hint at a potential dip in his rating points.
While Gill may experience a minor deduction for missing the World Cup opener, the anticipated drop in Babar’s rating points could provide the impetus for the talented Indian batsman to ascend to the zenith.
The next rankings update is anticipated for tomorrow (Wednesday), but it’s highly likely that Shubman will be on the sidelines for India’s upcoming battles against Afghanistan on Wednesday and Pakistan on Saturday.
Babar Azam’s recent form indicates a slight slump, amassing only 71 runs in his last five ODI innings following a noteworthy 151-run innings against Nepal. This juxtaposition in performance sets the stage for a captivating race to the top of the ODI batter rankings.
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