ICC T20I rankings: Abhishek Sharma’s year-long reign as World No. 1 comes to an end – The Times of India

Updated 7 July 2026 1:32 PM

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"title": "Ishan Kishan Overtakes Abhishek Sharma as ICC T20I World No.1 Batter",
"excerpt": "After a year‑long reign, Abhishek Sharma is no longer the top T20I batsman. Ishan Kishan has taken the number one spot, reshaping the rankings and raising questions about India’s upcoming series.",
"body_html": "<p>In a stunning shift in the ICC T20I rankings, Ishan Kishan has replaced Abhishek Sharma as the world’s No.1 batsman. The change comes after Sharma’s 12‑month tenure at the summit, a period marked by consistent run‑scoring and a high strike rate that kept him ahead of rivals.</p>n<h2>How the Rankings Work</h2>n<p>The ICC’s T20I rankings are calculated using a points‑based system that factors in a player’s performance against the strength of the opposition, the match context, and the match’s importance. Points are awarded for runs scored, wickets taken, and other contributions, then averaged over a player’s last 12 months of T20I matches.</p>n<h2>Abhishek Sharma’s Dominance</h

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