Jul 4, 2024
Hardik Pandya, India's versatile star all-rounder, has etched his name in history by becoming the first-ever Indian player to reach the pinnacle of the ICC T20I all-rounder rankings, claiming the number one spot.
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Hardik Pandya's phenomenal all-round display in India's triumphant 2024 T20 World Cup campaign propelled him to the top ranking, as he excelled with both bat and ball, showcasing his exceptional skills and versatility as a player.
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Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian bowler to achieve the coveted World No.1 ranking in the T20 format, a testament to his exceptional skill, pace, and dominance in the shortest format of the game.
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Jasprit Bumrah made history in 2017 by becoming the first Indian bowler to reach the number one spot in ICC T20I rankings. He further cemented his legendary status by becoming the only Indian bowler to achieve the top spot in all three formats - Test, ODI, and T20I - a remarkable feat that showcases his versatility, skill, and dominance across different formats.
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Suryakumar Yadav ascended to the pinnacle of the ICC T20I batting rankings in October 2022 and maintained his stronghold on the top spot for a remarkable duration of nearly 18 months, until 2024.
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In a remarkable rise to fame, Suryakumar Yadav achieved the number one ranking in ICC T20I batting just 18 months after making his debut for India. His impressive career has already been adorned with four centuries and a prestigious T20 World Cup title.
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Virat Kohli made history in 2014 by becoming the first Indian cricketer to reach the coveted number one ranking in T20I cricket, achieving this feat in the batting rankings.
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Virat Kohli regained the top spot in T20I batting rankings in 2016 and maintained his dominance for an impressive span of over 18 months. Notably, he became the first Indian cricketer to achieve the prestigious number one ranking in all three formats of the game - Test, ODI, and T20I
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In a historic feat, Ravi Bishnoi became the first Indian spinner and only the second Indian bowler to attain the coveted number one ranking in ICC T20I bowling rankings in December 2023, marking a significant milestone in his career and cementing his position as one of the world's top spinners in the shortest format of the game.
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In a surprising turn of events, Ravi Bishnoi, who had reached the pinnacle of ICC T20I bowling rankings just six months prior, missed out on selection for India's 2024 T20 World Cup squad, despite being ranked sixth in the world at the time of the team announcement, highlighting the intense competition and constantly evolving landscape of international cricket.
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