Dubai, Sept. 17 -- Spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has become the third Indian player to top the ICC Men's T20I Bowling Rankings after economical spells in his team's first two matches of the Asia Cup being played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The 34-year-old emulated fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi by moving up three spots following spells of one for four in two overs against the UAE and one for 24 in four against Pakistan.
Chakaravarthy, whose previous best was the second position that he had reached in February 2025, overtook New Zealand's Jacob Duffy, who was at the top since March.
Several others playing in the continental tournament have also made notable progress.
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