Hardik Pandya crowned top T20I all-rounder

Following his heroic performance in the T20 World Cup final, Hardik Pandya has been crowned the top T20I all-rounder. Pandya's crucial wickets of Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller significantly contributed to India's title victory. He becomes the first Indian cricketer to achieve the number one spot as an all-rounder in international T20s. With the World Cup win, Pandya clinched the number one all-rounder ranking, pushing Shakib Al Hasan down a step in the rankings.

Pandya's superhuman performance in the recently concluded T20 World Cup has propelled him to the top spot in the latest ICC Men's T20I all-rounder rankings. With 222 rating points, Pandya is now at the top, though tied in points with Wanindu Hasaranga, who is ranked second by the ICC.

In this World Cup, Hardik Pandya showcased his prowess both with the bat and ball, playing impactful cameos lower down the order and delivering crucial bowling performances. He finished the tournament with 144 runs at a strike rate exceeding 150 and took a total of 11 wickets. His most significant performance came in the final.

The latest ICC rankings reveal upward movements for several players. Marcus Stoinis, Sikandar Raza, Shakib Al Hasan, and Liam Livingstone have all climbed up a spot. However, Mohammad Nabi has dropped four places, moving out of the top five. Shakib Al Hasan now holds 206 rating points and remains in the top five.

Pandya's remarkable achievement and consistency have solidified his position as one of the leading all-rounders in the game, bringing pride to Indian cricket.