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ICC rankings: Marco Jansen becomes No.1 Test bowler and all-rounder, Abhishek Sharma back on top in T20Is

Jansen ends Ravindra Jadeja's four-year run as the top Test all-rounder, Abhishek takes the T20I batting crown back from Ishan Kishan, and Shaheen Afridi climbs two places in ODIs.

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South Africa's Marco Jansen is the new No.1 Test bowler in the ICC rankings released on Wednesday, overtaking Australia's Mitchell Starc, and he has also replaced Ravindra Jadeja as the top Test all-rounder, ending Jadeja's hold on that spot after more than four years, the ICC said.

India opener Abhishek Sharma has regained the No.1 T20I batting spot from Ishan Kishan, who had taken it in July. Abhishek hit a 35-ball century as India beat New Zealand on Tuesday.

Pakistan: Shaheen climbs in ODIs

Shaheen Shah Afridi rose two places to sixth in the ODI bowling rankings during the tri-series with England and Sri Lanka. He is the only Pakistani whose move the ICC highlighted this week.

Biggest moves

Tests

  • Bowling: Jansen No.1; Scott Boland up three to sixth.
  • All-rounders: Jansen No.1; Simon Harmer up 15 to eighth.
  • Batting: Temba Bavuma up four to second, behind Harry Brook; Jansen up 13 to 56th.

T20Is

  • Batting: Abhishek No.1; Sanju Samson up six to 20th; Finn Allen up three to 25th.
  • Bowling: Mitchell Santner up seven to seventh; Arshdeep Singh up six to 15th.

ODIs

  • Bowling: Shaheen Afridi sixth (up two); Azmatullah Omarzai up 13 to seventh; Bernard Scholtz up nine to eighth.
  • All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi up five to third.
  • Batting: Ben Duckett and Harry Brook gained after the tri-series games in Pakistan.

Jansen's rise follows South Africa's Test series against Australia. Full points and positions are on the ICC rankings page linked below.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the No.1 Test bowler in the ICC rankings?
Marco Jansen of South Africa, who overtook Mitchell Starc in the rankings released on 28 October 2026. He is also the No.1 Test all-rounder.
Where is Shaheen Afridi in the ODI rankings?
Sixth among ODI bowlers after rising two places in the 28 October 2026 update.
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