ICC T20I all-rounder rankings: Saim Ayub becomes only Pakistani player in top 5

ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the latest T20I all-rounder rankings, bringing a moment of pride for Pakistan, as Saim Ayub has been ranked 5th, making him the only Pakistani player in the top five.

Saim’s inclusion in the elite list marks a significant milestone, as he becomes one of the youngest Pakistani players to reach such a high position in the all-rounder rankings.

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The development follows his standout performance in the high-stakes Pakistan-India clash during the ongoing Asia Cup, where he played a crucial all-round role. Notably, he took three key wickets in the match, contributing significantly to Pakistan’s bowling effort.

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Interestingly, the 5th T20I global all-rounder has also been ranked third for his wickets in the ongoing Asia Cup, according to ESPNcricinfo. He owned 6 wickets in total following his playing in three Asia Cup matches played against UAE, India and Oman, respectively.