Dubai, Oct. 1 -- India left-hand opener Abhishek Sharma on Wednesday increased his T20I batting rankings lead and created history as he became a batter to break the record that has lasted for almost five years by reaching the highest-ever rating on the ICC Men's T20I Batter Rankings. On the other hand, Pakistan cricketer Saim Ayub replaced Men in Blue star player Hardik Pandya to become the top-ranked all-rounder in the world.

Abhishek reached a rating of 931 points following a stylish half-century during India's successful victory over Sri Lanka at the Asia Cup, and in the process overtook the previous best rating of 919 points, which was achieved by England right-hander Dawid Malan in 2020.

It means Abhishek increased his lead at the ...