Babar Azam closes in on reclaiming No 1 ODI ranking
Babar Azam closes in on reclaiming No 1 ODI ranking DUBAI (Web Desk) – Pakistan’s former skipper Babar Azam is just two points away from reclinching his title as No 1 ODI batsman in the ICC rankings. The international body released latest rankings on Wednesday with Indian player Shubman Gill standing at the top spot with 826 rating points while Babar Azam remains second with 824 points. Virat Kohli's push to regain top position has gained further momentum after the India star made good ground on the latest rankings. Kohli scored a tournament best 765 runs during the recent ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and that helped the in-form right-hander jump one place to third on the latest rankings and within just 35 rating points of teammate Shubman Gill. India skipper Rohit Sharma jumped on spot to secure fourth with 769 rating points while South Africa opener Quinton de Kock dropped two spots to fifth on the ODI batter rankings, with New Zealand right-hander Daryl Mitchell rising five...