India Retains ICC T20 Top Ranking After World Cup Win India retained its number-one position in the ICC T20 team rankings following its victory in the T20 World Cup. The team, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, secured the title by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad on March 8. This win solidified their place at the top of the rankings, which were updated by the ICC on Tuesday. The latest rankings show India leading with 275 points, followed by England (262 points) and Australia (258 points). The ICC rankings are calculated using a weighted system, with 100% weightage given to matches played in the past 12 months. Matches from the previous two years carry 50% weightage. The current update includes data from May 2023 to April 2024 and May 2024 to April 2025, with the latter period receiving 50% weightage. Starting May 2026, matches from the next 12 months will carry 100% weightage, and data from 2023-2024 will be excluded from future calculations. The top-7 positions in the T20 rankings remained unchanged after the update. Sri Lanka suffered a six-point drop, falling to ninth place, while Bangladesh gained two positions to rank eighth. The United States (USA) made a significant leap, moving up six places to 13th after a strong performance. The USA surpassed teams like the Netherlands and Scotland. Italy also made a notable jump, climbing three positions to 23rd after a successful debut in the T20 World Cup. The ICC rankings now include 98 teams, down from 102. Fiji, Gambiera, Greece, and Israel were removed due to not meeting the minimum match requirements over the past three years. In the Women’s T20 rankings, Australia retained its top position with 287 points, followed by England (275 points) and India (264 points). The top-16 positions in the Women’s rankings remained unchanged.#icc #india #t20_world_cup #ahmedabad #surayakumar_yadav
T20 WC: Shivam's Role Will Be Very Important, Says Childhood Coach Satish Ahead Of Semis Clash Satish Samant, the childhood coach of Shivam Mavi, has emphasized the importance of the player's contribution ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal match. Samant highlighted that Shivam's role will be crucial for the team's success, particularly in the high-stakes encounter. In addition to Shivam, Samant expressed confidence in several key players, including captain Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Tilak Varma. He noted that these players have a strong understanding of the playing conditions due to their regular participation with the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team's familiarity with the venue, where they have extensive practice, is expected to give them an edge. Samant’s comments were shared with IANS, where he elaborated on the team's preparedness. "The players of the Mumbai Indians are more accustomed to playing on this surface," he said. "Hardik is there, and Suryakumar is the captain. Shivam also has a very important role to play." The coach’s remarks underscore the team's reliance on their IPL experience, which has shaped their adaptability to the tournament's conditions. With the semifinal approaching, the focus remains on leveraging this advantage to secure a strong position in the competition.#hardik_pandya #shivam_mavi #satish_samant #surayakumar_yadav #tilak_varma
