T20s requires bowlers to adapt themselves to the dynamism of the format. Bowlers need to keep reinventing themselves to stay relevant. Taking wickets is not the only criteria to come out as impactful cricketers and hence, this format can be tricky for the bowlers. Considering the amount of T20 leagues on the planet, a higher number on the ICC chart will mostly ensure a good contract for the bowler. On that note, here, we take a look at the player who is the No.1 T20I bowler according to the latest ICC Ranking.
No.1 T20I bowler as per the latest ICC ranking
With 792 points, Australia’s Josh Hazlewood is the highest ranked bowler in men’s T20I rankings. On the other hand, in women’s T20I rankings, it is English cricketer Sophie Ecclestone who stands at the top of the list. At the moment, the left-arm off-spin bowler has 759 points to her name.
In men’s cricket, there was a wave when leg-spinners used to dominate at the top of the chart. Even now, the likes of Tabraiz Shamsi, Adam Zampa and Rashid Khan enjoy a good ranking. However, Hazlewood picked a lot of wickets recently with his intelligent bowling. Therefore, he deservedly takes the No.1 spot. In women’s cricket, it has mostly been a fight between the English and the Aussie cricketers and it is an English name that takes the top spot now.
The men’s rankings might witness a change in the coming months
The 2022 T20 World Cup will happen in Australia later this year. Hence, as preparation, all teams are involved in a lot of T20I encounters. Therefore, the rankings could get affected by this.
On the other hand, in the last few months, there have been many players who were down with an injury. Many are marking a comeback with the T20 WC fast approaching. Even these bowlers could throw in their names for the top spots in the ICC rankings.
