Indian cricket continues to make its mark on the global stage, with several players dominating the latest ICC rankings across formats. As of June 18, 2025, five Indian stars stand out for their exceptional performances and consistent presence among the world’s best.
Men’s Cricket
Hardik Pandya: Hardik Pandya is currently the No. 1 ranked all-rounder in the ICC Men’s T20I all-rounder rankings, holding 252 rating points. His consistent and impactful performances with both bat and ball have been instrumental in India’s recent successes, including the 2024 T20 World Cup victory and a 3-1 series win over South Africa. Pandya’s rise to the top spot reflects his status as a world-class all-rounder, leading ahead of competitors like Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee and Australia’s Marcus Stoinis. He remains the only Indian all-rounder in the top 10 of the T20I rankings, underscoring his dominance in this format.
Shubman Gill: Shubman Gill currently leads the ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings, holding the No. 1 position with a rating of 784, ahead of Babar Azam and Rohit SharmaGill’s rise to the top spot has been fueled by consistent performances, including a standout series against England in early 2025 where he scored 87, 60, and 112, solidifying his status as the world’s top-ranked ODI batsman as India heads into major tournaments like the ICC Champions Trophy.
Jasprit Bumrah: Jasprit Bumrah has claimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings, making him the top-ranked Test bowler in the world with a rating of 908 points as of February 2025, ahead of South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada and Australia’s Pat Cummins. This achievement highlights Bumrah’s exceptional performances and consistent dominance in the longest format of the game, reinforcing his status as a key figure in international cricket.
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Ravindra Jadeja: India’s Ravindra Jadeja currently leads the ICC Men’s Test all-rounder rankings, making him the top-ranked all-rounder in Test cricket with a rating of 400-423, ahead of competitors like Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Marco Jansen. Jadeja’s consistent performances with both bat and ball have ensured his position at the summit, though he faces close competition from other all-rounders in the latest ICC updates.
Women’s Cricket
Smriti Mandhana: India’s Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings for the first time since November 2019, ending a gap of over five years at the top. Mandhana surged to 727 rating points, overtaking South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt—who dropped to joint second with England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt at 719 points—after scoring her 11th ODI century in the final of India’s recent tri-series against Sri Lanka and South Africa in Colombo. Mandhana’s consistent form and standout performances in the series propelled her back to the summit of women’s ODI batting, reaffirming her status as the world’s top-ranked batter in this format.
These stars are not just topping the charts—they’re setting new benchmarks for Indian cricket on the world stage.