Meanwhile, India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav holds the fifth position and remains within striking distance of Head. Among other Indian players making notable gains, Hardik Pandya climbed five spots to joint 51st,

India's young batting sensation Abhishek Sharma has made a stunning leap in the ICC T20I rankings after his record-breaking knock in the final T20I against England in Mumbai. The 24-year-old southpaw smashed 135 runs off just 54 balls,

Star India batter Abhishek Sharma made a huge leap in the ICC men's T20I batting rankings, jumping 38 spots to occupy second place in the standings.

This increase follows his outstanding performance in the fifth T20I against England in Mumbai, where he scored an impressive 135 runs off just 54 balls.

Indian duo Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Verma entered the top three of the Men’s T20I batter rankings after the players’ performances in the home series against England, as per an ICC press release on Wednesday.

Abhishek Sharma produced the best innings of his fledging international career when he smashed a quick-fire 135 against England in Mumbai.

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma climbed up a whooping 38 places to reach the second spot among batters in the ICC Men's T20I Rankings among batters, issued on Wednesday, according to ICC Cricket's website.

Apart from breaking the record for highest score by an Indian in a T20I, Abhishek also took two wickets in India's 150-run win against England in the fifth T20I