Hardik Pandya crowned top T20I all-rounder

After his standout performance in the T20 World Cup final, Hardik Pandya has earned the title of the top T20I all-rounder. His crucial dismissals of Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller were instrumental in India's championship victory. Pandya is the first Indian cricketer to achieve the number one spot as an all-rounder in international T20s. Following the World Cup triumph, Pandya ascended to the top of the all-rounder rankings, displacing Shakib Al Hasan from the top position.

Pandya's exceptional display in the recent T20 World Cup has catapulted him to the top of the latest ICC Men's T20I all-rounder rankings. With 222 rating points, Pandya now shares the top position alongside 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.