Abhishek Sharma's year-long reign as World No. 1 ends in latest ICC T20I rankings

Abhishek Sharma's year-long reign as the world's No. 1 T20I batter has ended after India teammate Ishan Kishan moved ahead by a slender margin of seven rating points in the latest ICC Men's T20I batting rankings.The 27-year-old's rise is the result of his consistent form, especially during this year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup. With his explosive batting, Ishan scored 317 runs at a strike rate of 146, including a Player of the Match award against Pakistan in Colombo. He also finished as India's second-highest run-scorer, behind Sanju Samson, at the tournament.Following Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan has now joined an elite club featuring Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav, becoming only the fourth Indian batter to reach the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men's T20I batting rankings.Both power-hitters will next be in action when India takes on England in the five-match T20I series, beginning in Durham, with both expected to play crucial roles for the visitors.Ishan made his T20I debut against England in Ahmedabad in 2021. In 47 innings, he has scored 1,341 runs at an average of 29.15 and a strike rate of 146.87. His record includes one century and 10 fifties, with a highest T20I score of 103.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.