Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticized the ICC’s ODI rankings, questioning how Babar Azam retained the top spot despite not playing an ODI since November 2023. He also targeted India’s Shubman Gill, ranked third despite recent struggles. Basit expressed scepticism about the ranking system, noting the absence of World Cup standouts like Travis Head and Rachin Ravindra from the top ranks. He suggested that the ICC’s rankings may be designed to pressure Babar rather than reflect current form.
