Jacob Bethell enters top ten in ICC T20I batting rankings

The latest update to the ICC Men's T20I rankings has seen significant movement, driven by England's recent performances against India in their ongoing series. England's young batter Jacob Bethell has stormed into the top ten for the first time, climbing seven places to eighth after a match-winning innings last week.

Bethell's rise was powered by an unbeaten 76 runs from 46 deliveries in the second T20I at Old Trafford on Saturday, July 4, which guided England to a four-wicket victory while chasing 191. Despite a lower score in the subsequent match, his Manchester performance secured his new career-high ranking with 708 rating points, placing him just one point behind teammate Jos Buttler, who remains seventh. At the top of the batting rankings, India's Ishan Kishan retained the number one position, with compatriot Abhishek Sharma holding firm in second. England's Phil Salt stayed in fourth.

In the bowling rankings, England's veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid advanced one place to become the world's third-ranked T20I bowler following a return of two wickets for 14 runs in the third T20I at Trent Bridge on Tuesday, July 7. That match saw England secure a dominant 125-run victory....