The pace returned, the edge of the ball returned and now the good days of Shaheen Afridi have also returned. This fast bowler of Pakistan has once again reached the heights of ODI ranking. Shaheen Afridi once again became the number 1 bowler in the ICC rankings released on Wednesday. Shaheen defeated three bowlers and went straight from fourth to number 1 position. Shaheen achieved the number 1 ranking by defeating Kuldeep Yadav, Rashid Khan and Keshav Maharaj.

Shaheen becomes number 1 again

Shaheen Afridi was out of form for a long time but he bowled amazingly in the ODI series against Australia. This left arm fast bowler managed to take 8 wickets in 3 matches and as a result he again achieved the distinction of being the number 1 bowler. Earlier, Keshav Maharaj was the number 1 bowler but with a drop of two points he dropped to the third position. On the other hand, Kuldeep Yadav has also lost one position.

Shaheen Afridi is now the Number 1 Bowler in ICC's ODI Bowling Rankings.
Babar Azam is already the Number 1 Batsman in ICC's ODI Batting Rankings.
With #ChampionsTrophy2025 not far away, an informed side makes Pakistan favorite to win the trophy! pic.twitter.com/vc4CMCDmZT

— Basit Subhani (@BasitSubhani) November 13, 2024

Festive atmosphere in Pakistan

There is an atmosphere of celebration among Shaheen Afridi's fans after becoming the number 1 bowler. Afridi was struggling with poor form for a long time but now once again he is looking in good form. The last few days were very bad for Shaheen. He was also dropped from the Test team but now with his return he has shown his threat. Now Shaheen's eyes will be on good performance in the T20 series. Which is starting from 14th November. Pakistan had won the ODI series 2-1. This team won the ODI series against Australia at home after 22 years. Now his aim will be to repeat the same feat in the T20 series also.