ICC has released the latest ranking of players. Hardik Pandya has become world number one in the ranking of T20 all-rounders. He achieved the title of world number one by ending the reign of England's Liam Livingstone. Hardik Pandya has benefited from his performance in the series played in South Africa, the effect of which has been seen on his ICC ranking in T20 International. In reaching number 1, Pandya not only left behind England's Liam Livingstone but also left behind Nepal's Dipendra Singh Airee.

This is not the first time that Hardik Pandya has become number one in the ICC T20 rankings of all-rounders. He has achieved this position very well before this as well. This is the second time in his T20I career that Pandya has become the world's number one all-rounder.

Hardik Pandya's performance in South Africa

Hardik Pandya contributed with both bat and ball in the 4 match series played on South Africa tour. He scored 59 runs in 3 innings of 4 matches, in which his best score was 39 not out. He took 2 wickets with the ball. Hardik bowled brilliantly in the last match of the T20 series against South Africa. In that match, he gave only 8 runs in 3 overs with one maiden and took one wicket.

The current form in T20 is also excellent

Hardik Pandya's current form has also been excellent in T20 International. This year he has played 17 matches so far, in which he has scored 352 runs at an average of 44. Apart from this, he has taken 16 wickets with the ball.

Hardik Pandya at No. 1, Livingstone slips to No. 3

In the latest ICC T20 all-rounders rankings, after Hardik Pandya became the world's number one all-rounder, Liam Livingstone has slipped from number one to third position, while Nepal's Dipendra Singh Airee is at number two. In the top 5, Australia's Marcus Stoinis is at number four. While Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga is the number five all-rounder.