Pakistan's Babar Azam Retains Top Spot In Latest ICC ODI Rankings
Babar Azam, the Pakistan opener, has retained his number one spot in the latest ICC ODI Rankings. This is despite him being out of action for three months during which time he underwent surgery to remove a long-term right shoulder injury.
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Pakistan's Babar Azam has once again topped the ICC ODI rankings, retaining his spot as the world's number one batsman.
This is the second time that Azam has occupied the top spot in the rankings, having first achieved the feat in December 2020.
Azam has been in excellent form of late, scoring three centuries and two half-centuries in his last eight ODIs.
His performances have helped Pakistan to win seven of their last eight ODIs, and they will be looking to continue their good form when they take on England in a three-match series starting later this month.
Background on Babar Azam
Babar Azam is a Pakistani cricketer who is currently ranked as the top batsman in the world in the ICC ODI rankings. He is a right-handed batsman who has represented Pakistan in both Test and ODI cricket. Azam made his Test debut against West Indies in October 2016, and his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in May 2015. He was part of Pakistan's squad that won the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.
Azam was born in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. He began playing cricket at a young age and represented his country at the Under-19 level. He made his first-class debut for Lahore Blues in 2009. Azam has played for a number of domestic teams in Pakistan, including Lahore Lions, Karachi Kings, and Islamabad United. He was signed by Somerset County Cricket Club in 2019 and played for them in the 2020 County Championship.
Azam has been praised for his batting style and technique. He is known for his elegant strokeplay and has been compared to Pakistani greats such as Javed Miandad and Inzamam-ul-Haq. Azam is currently the leading run-scorer for Pakistan in ODIs, with 3
The New ICC ODI Rankings Explained
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest ODI rankings, with Pakistan's Babar Azam retaining the top spot. Azam, who is currently the world's number one ranked batsman in Test cricket, has been in excellent form in the 50-over format over the past year.
In the latest rankings, which were released on Monday, Azam has moved up to 826 points, just ahead of India's Virat Kohli (818 points). New Zealand's Kane Williamson (792 points) rounds out the top three.
Azam has been Pakistan's most consistent batsman over the past few years and his rise to the top of the ICC rankings is a deserved one. The 25-year-old right-hander has scored 2,240 runs in 50 ODIs at an average of 50.88, with 11 centuries and 12 half-centuries to his name.
Kohli, meanwhile, is the world's leading run-scorer in ODIs since 2016 and he currently has 7,490 runs to his name at an impressive average of 59.33. The Indian captain will have a chance to close the gap on Azam in the rankings when he leads
Azam's Dominant Year
In 2019, Babar Azam cemented his place as one of the best batsmen in the world. The Pakistani star had a stellar year, scoring 1,788 runs in 49 ODIs at an average of 45. He also scored 11 centuries and 7 half-centuries, cementing his place as one of the most consistent performers in the world.
Azam's form has seen him rocket to the top of the ICC ODI rankings, where he is currently the number-one ranked batsman. He is the first Pakistani batsman to achieve this feat, and he looks set to dominate the rankings for years to come.
Azam's achievements are even more impressive when you consider that he is still only 25 years old. He has already established himself as one of the best batsmen in the world, and he looks destined for even greater things in the future.
There is no doubt that Babar Azam is one of the brightest stars in Pakistan cricket, and he looks set to shine for many years to come.
Azam's Achievements and Highest Scores
Babar Azam has had a great year so far, and he's showing no signs of slowing down. The Pakistani batsman has retained his spot at the top of the ICC ODI rankings, thanks to some impressive performances.
Azam has scored three centuries and four half-centuries in ODIs this year, with a highest score of 122 not out. He's also averaging a healthy 51.42, which is sure to please Pakistan fans.
There's no doubt that Azam is one of the most talented batsmen in the world right now, and it's great to see him getting the recognition he deserves. Here's hoping he can keep up his good form and help Pakistan to more success in the future.
And finally, a video of Babar hitting the first ever World Cup Double Hundred!
Babar Azam is on top of the world – literally! The Pakistan batsman has retained his number-one spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings, released today.
Azam, who is currently playing in the ODI series against England, has an average of 54.24 and a strike rate of 87.87, and is the only Pakistani player in the top 10.
The 24-year-old has been in red-hot form this year, scoring four centuries and three half-centuries in 21 ODIs. He was also named the Player of the Series in Pakistan's 3-0 win over England earlier this month.
The ICC ODI rankings are updated on a monthly basis, with points awarded for every match played. The top 10 batsmen in the world are:
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