{"id":24811,"date":"2026-05-08T08:28:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T03:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/?p=24811"},"modified":"2026-05-08T08:28:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T03:58:13","slug":"rashid-khan-named-iccs-no-1-bowler-in-odi-and-t20i-formats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/rashid-khan-named-iccs-no-1-bowler-in-odi-and-t20i-formats\/","title":{"rendered":"Rashid Khan Named ICC\u2019s No.1 Bowler in ODI and T20I Formats"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6>The International Cricket Council (ICC) has once again highlighted the brilliance of Afghanistan\u2019s cricketers by naming Rashid Khan as the world\u2019s top bowler in both One-Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) formats.<\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/Www.bbc.com\">kabul 24<\/a>: Rashid Khan topped the ODI bowling rankings with 705 rating points, reinforcing his status as one of the most feared spinners in modern cricket. Simultaneously, the Afghan star claimed the number one position in the T20I bowling rankings with an impressive 753 points, creating a significant gap over his closest rivals.This dual achievement marks another major milestone for Rashid Khan and Afghan cricket.<\/p>\n<p>The 27-year-old leg-spinner, known for his pinpoint accuracy, sharp googlies, and exceptional match awareness, has consistently troubled top batting line-ups around the world and elevated Afghanistan\u2019s reputation on the global stage.In a further boost for Afghanistan, fellow spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman also featured in the top 10, securing ninth place in the T20I bowling rankings.<\/p>\n<p>The presence of two Afghan spinners among the world\u2019s elite bowlers in the shortest format underscores the depth and quality of Afghanistan\u2019s spin bowling resources.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai maintained his position at the top of the ICC ODI All-Rounder rankings. Omarzai, who contributes significantly with both bat and ball, continues to shine as one of the most complete players in the Afghan team.<\/p>\n<p>These latest rankings come as Afghanistan\u2019s national cricket team enjoys a strong period of growth. In recent years, the side has produced consistent performances in major tournaments, including the ICC Men\u2019s Cricket World Cup and T20 World Cup, gradually establishing itself as a competitive force against traditional powerhouses.<\/p>\n<p>Rashid Khan is not just an individual star but also a role model and inspiration for a new generation of Afghan cricketers. His success symbolizes the resilience, talent, and ambition of a nation where cricket has become a source of national pride and unity.<\/p>\n<p>Today, <a href=\"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/thrilling-start-to-asia-cup-2025-afghanistan-vs-hong-kong-clash\/\">Afghan<\/a> cricket stands taller than ever on the international stage. Stars like Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Azmatullah Omarzai continue to shine brightly, representing hope and progress for the sport in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) has once again highlighted the brilliance of Afghanistan\u2019s cricketers by naming Rashid Khan as the world\u2019s top bowler in both One-Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) formats. kabul 24: Rashid Khan topped the ODI bowling rankings with 705 rating points, reinforcing his status as one of the most feared [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":24812,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[43,32,37],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24811","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-sport","category-world"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - 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