Abhishek SharmaThe one-year reign as the world’s No. 1 T20I batsman came to an end after his fellow India. Ishan Kishan advanced by a slender margin of seven rating points in the latest ICC Men’s T20I batsmen rankings.The 27-year-old’s rise is a 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.After Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan has now joined an elite club along with Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav, becoming only the fourth Indian batsman to reach the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I batsmen rankings.
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The two prospects will next be in action when India take on England in the five-match T20I series, starting in Durham, with both expected to play a crucial role for the visitors.Ishan made his T20I debut against England in Ahmedabad in 2021. In 47 innings, he 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.
