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ICC Updates Rankings: Abhishek Sharma and Marco Jansen Claim Top Spots

The International Cricket Council (ICC) released its updated player rankings on Tuesday, October 28, 2026, featuring major leadership changes led by India's Abhishek Sharma and South Africa's Marco Jansen.

ICC Updates Rankings: Abhishek Sharma and Marco Jansen Claim Top Spots
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  1. India opener Abhishek Sharma reclaimed the world number one spot in T20I batting from teammate Ishan Kishan following his 35-ball century against New Zealand.
  2. South Africa's Marco Jansen climbed to the number one position in Test bowling, replacing Australia's Mitchell Starc.
  3. Jansen also overtook India's Ravindra Jadeja to capture the top-ranked Test all-rounder spot, concluding Jadeja's four-year reign at the peak.

Key Shifts in Latest ICC Rankings

The latest ICC weekly update introduces major movements across formats following recent international series.

India's explosive batter Abhishek Sharma recaptured the top ranking in T20I batting. His stellar 35-ball century and overall 113-run knock against New Zealand pushed him back past Ishan Kishan to claim the number one position.

In Test cricket, South African all-rounder Marco Jansen delivered standout performances against Australia in Gqeberha—highlighted by a 85-run innings and a five-wicket haul—to sweep major bowling and all-rounder categories. Jansen jumped to number one among Test bowlers (dethroning Mitchell Starc) and captured the top spot for Test all-rounders, officially ending Ravindra Jadeja's unbroken four-year tenure at the summit.

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