Board is considering a structured financial package aimed at encouraging senior players to prioritise red-ball cricket, particularly in the Test format, report local media

Australia’s team is led by Travis Head, with three debutants: Mahli Beairdman, Jack Edwards, and Matthew Renshaw.

This achievement comes in Babar’s 37th Test match, making it a remarkable feat in his already illustrious career

T20 team captain Salman Ali Agha witnessed a minor improvement, moving up two places to 91st while opener Saim Ayub also gained two spots to secure the 62nd position.  

Highest-ranked Pakistani in list is Saud Shakeel who sits at 12th after climbing one position

South Africa ended 27 years of hurt by beating Australia at Lord’s to win the ICC World Test Championship 2025

From Pakistan, Mohammad Haris remains highest-ranked batter at 30th

Pakistan’s prominent batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan experience a dip in their rankings

Australia's Travis Head remains at top of T20I rankings for batters, ahead of Abhishek Sharma of India and Phil Salt from England

Virat Kohli scored 84 off 98 balls and pushed his side to successfully chase the target in crucial match at Dubai International ground.