India's top T20I players rose in ICC rankings ahead of the 2026 World Cup, led by Abhishek Sharma.

India's top T20I players surged in the latest ICC rankings ahead of the 2026 World Cup, led by opener Abhishek Sharma at the top of batting with 929 points, 80 ahead of Phil Salt. Suryakumar Yadav rose to seventh after key innings, while Jasprit Bumrah climbed to 13th in bowling. Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, and Shivam Dube also advanced, showcasing India’s depth. Varun Chakravarthy retained the No. 1 bowler spot. Players from South Africa, West Indies, New Zealand, and Afghanistan gained ground, while England’s Harry Brook and Joe Root rose in the ODI rankings after a series win over Sri Lanka.