‘Kya faida WC to Ashwin hi khelega’ – Fans react as star India spinner Ravi Bishnoi becomes no.1 ranked T20I bowler in latest rankings

In a meteoric ascent, India’s young spinner Ravi Bishnoi has claimed the coveted No. 1 position on the latest T20I Player Rankings. The 23-year-old, who made his international debut just last year, showcased exceptional consistency, propelling him four spots higher to the premier rank.

Bishnoi’s recent stellar performance earned him the Player of the Series title in India’s triumphant 4-1 series against Australia. Since his T20I debut in February 2022 against the West Indies, Bishnoi has taken an impressive 34 wickets in 21 matches. His journey to the top echelon began at the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2020, where he emerged as the highest wicket-taker with 17 dismissals, leading India to the runner-up position.

While competing for a spot among India’s elite spinners like Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Ravichandran Ashwin, Bishnoi consistently delivered exceptional performances. His economy rate of 7.14 stands out among the current crop of Indian bowlers.

Ravi Bishnoi’s rise has repercussions in the T20I bowling rankings, causing shifts within the top 10. Rashid Khan slips to the second position, Adil Rashid and Wanindu Hasaranga share the third spot, and Maheesh Theekshana secures the fifth spot. Meanwhile, India’s Axar Patel makes a significant leap, rising 16 places to claim the 11th position.

Indian players continue to rise in the latest rankings

In the batting rankings, India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal makes an impressive surge, climbing 16 places to claim the 19th position. This remarkable rise follows his impactful performances during the recent series. Australia’s Travis Head also advances, improving by 16 places to secure the 29th spot, demonstrating commendable batting prowess during subcontinental contests.

With Bishnoi’s unprecedented ascent to the No. 1 ranking, the cricketing world witnesses the emergence of a young talent who has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in T20Is. His next assignment will be in South Africa, where he will look to cement his place in the team for the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Here is how fans react to Ravi Bishnoi’s ranking: 

The rise of Bishnoi 🔥🔥🔥

— Anurag Rekhi (@Dravidict) December 6, 2023

Kya mazaak ban gaya hai ICC ranking 🤣🤣

— Swapnil (@The_SSwapnil) December 6, 2023

Ravi Bishnoi becomes the number 1 ranked T20I bowler. 🎯

– The X factor of Indian team.

— उरक्षत ム (@urkshat) December 6, 2023

I think Chahal deserves a chance too…

— Owngoal (@Whyysoseriousz) December 6, 2023

Kaise behnchd😵‍💫
2-4 to matches khele hai abhi 😵‍💫😵‍💫😮‍💨😮‍💨

— Bored_biotechnologist (@imbb_vhc) December 6, 2023

Yr wesy inka sahi jo kabhi t20 team me khela hi nahi ak series khel kr no.1 a gya hai wah👏🤣

— AbdulRehman Ch 🇵🇰🏏 (@AbdulRe91066256) December 6, 2023

Really? But how? Are you joking?

— Tanveer Hassan (@tanveercric56_) December 6, 2023

He still needs to learn fielding and batting, if he want to stick in Indian team for a long time

— विजय (@bijjuu11) December 6, 2023