The world of cricket is abuzz with the news of Mohammad Rizwan, the Pakistani batsman, beating Virat Kohli in the recently released ICC T20 rankings. The rankings also revealed that Shakib Al Hasan is the best all-rounder in the world. This news has been a cause of celebration in the cricketing world, as Pakistani batsman have been on the rise in the past few years.
Mohammad Rizwan Beats Virat Kohli
Mohammad Rizwan, the Pakistani wicket-keeper batsman, has achieved the third spot in the ICC T20 rankings. This achievement is significant as he has surpassed Virat Kohli, the Indian skipper, who is considered to be one of the best batsmen in the world. This surge in rankings has been due to Rizwan’s impressive performances in the past few years.
ICC T20 Rankings
The International Cricket Council (ICC) released its T20 rankings on November 9, 2020. The rankings are based on the performances of the cricketers in the T20 format over the past two years. This year’s rankings saw some significant changes, with Rizwan beating Kohli and Shakib Al Hasan being declared the best all-rounder in the world.
Shakib Al Hasan is Best All Rounder
The ICC rankings revealed that Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladeshi all-rounder, is the best all-rounder in the world. He has held the number one spot since 2016 and has consistently performed well in the T20 format. He is also the only cricketer to have scored more than 10,000 runs and taken more than 500 wickets in all three formats of the game.
Pakistani Batsman On the Rise
The surge of Mohammad Rizwan in the rankings is a testament to the fact that Pakistani batsmen are on the rise. In the past few years, Pakistani batsmen have made a name for themselves in the international cricket arena. This is a welcome change for Pakistani cricket, as their batsmen have often been overshadowed by their bowlers.
Kohli and Al Hasan’s Performance
Virat Kohli, who has been the world’s best batsman for a long time, was overtaken by Mohammad Rizwan in the rankings. Despite his impressive performances in the T20 format, he has not been able to maintain his top spot. On the other hand, Shakib Al Hasan has maintained his number one spot and has been consistent in his performances.
T20 Ranking Summary
The recently released
