Pakistan, July 22 -- England batter Joe Root has returned to the ICC Men's ODI batting top 10 for the first time in five years, while Pakistan captain Babar Azam climbed one place to sixth in the latest rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The updated rankings reflect strong recent performances across international cricket, with several batters and bowlers making significant progress ahead of a busy international schedule.

Root jumped four places to eighth after playing a decisive role in England's first bilateral ODI series victory over India since 2018. The experienced batter remained unbeaten throughout the three-match series, scoring 76, 99, and 74 to anchor England's middle order. Meanwhile, teammate Ben Duc...