Deepti Sharma Climbs ICC Rankings Ladder

Deepti Sharma has moved into the top five of the ICC Women's all-rounders rankings, surpassing Amelia Kerr. Holding strong positions in both T20 and ODI formats, her rise reflects India's growing cricketing prowess. Chamari Athapaththu also shines, climbing to seventh place in the all-rounders' rankings.

India's Deepti Sharma has made significant strides in the global cricket arena, edging past New Zealand's Amelia Kerr to enter the top five in the latest ICC Women's all-rounders rankings.

Sharma currently holds 344 points, placing her fifth in the list topped by Australia's Ashleigh Gardner. Not only does she excel in this category, but she also ranks third in the T20 all-rounder rankings and fourth in the ODI bowling charts.

Sri Lankan all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu has also climbed the ranks, advancing two spots following her stellar performance in the recent ODI series against New Zealand. Athapaththu now shares the seventh ranking with Australia's Annabel Sutherland, showcasing her prowess on the field. Meanwhile, Smriti Mandhana remains the only Indian in the top 10 of the ODI batting rankings, holding a firm second position.

(With inputs from agencies.)