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India in ICC Men's T20I Bowling Rankings: Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi Rise Again, Arshdeep Singh and Others Slip

India's bowling attack in the ICC Men's T20I Rankings has seen significant changes, with Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi making impressive strides, while others, including Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel, have experienced drops in their standings.

The latest update highlights the shifting dynamics within India's bowling unit, with the rise of spin maestros and the slight slip of key pacers and all-rounders.

Varun Chakravarthy

Chakravarthy's rise to 3rd place reflects his growing importance in India's T20I squad, while Bishnoi's climb to 6th shows that India's future in T20Is rests on the shoulders of young, talented spinners.

India in ICC Men's T20I Bowling Rankings

Rank ↑↓ Player Rating Career Best Rating
3 Varun Chakravarthy 705 706 v England at Pune 2025
6 Ravi Bishnoi 671 699 v Australia at Bengaluru 2023
9 Arshdeep Singh 652 678 v England at Kolkata 2025
13 Axar Patel 636 667 v Afghanistan at Indore 2024
39 Kuldeep Yadav 535 730 v New Zealand at Hamilton 2019
42 Jasprit Bumrah 523 764 v England at Bengaluru 2017
50 Hardik Pandya 498 544 v West Indies at Guyana 2023
54 Washington Sundar 491 631 v England at Ahmedabad 2021
74 Mohammed Siraj 443 500 v Sri Lanka at Pallekele 2024

Key Highlights

Varun Chakravarthy Makes a Strong Comeback

Varun Chakravarthy has climbed to 3rd position with a 705 rating, just one short of his career-best. His deceptive spin and variations played a key role in India's T20I campaign against England.

Ravi Bishnoi Back in the Top 10

Ravi Bishnoi moved up to 6th place with a 671 rating. His aggressive middle-over bowling has kept him in contention as India's lead T20I spinner.

Arshdeep Singh Slips Despite Strong Start

Arshdeep Singh has dropped to 9th place with a 652 rating, despite previously being in the top five. Inconsistencies in recent matches have affected his ranking.

Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Bumrah Drop Further

Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah have experienced drops in their rankings, reflecting challenges in maintaining consistency.

Hardik Pandya and Washington Sundar Drop Below 50

Hardik Pandya and Washington Sundar have slipped to 50th and 54th places respectively, struggling to match their career-best performances.

Mohammed Siraj at 74th Position

Mohammed Siraj is ranked 74th with 443 points, reflecting limited T20I appearances and inconsistent performances.

As India prepares for the 2025 T20 World Cup, these rankings highlight the evolving landscape of the bowling attack and the fierce competition for spots in the squad.

Story first published: Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 21:44 [IST]
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