Hasan Nawaz reaped rewards for Asian Games final onslaught [Source: AFP]On Wednesday, October 7, the ICC announced the updated player rankings in men's international cricket. Hasan Nawaz, who hammered a belligerent knock in the Asian Games 2026 final against India, emerged as one of the most significant movers on the batters' list. In another notable development, experienced spinner Abrar Ahmed was dethroned from the top of the bowlers' rankings, with Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz and Salman Mirza being demoted in their respective categories. Hasan Nawaz moves 62 places up in ICC rankings, Farhan retains his positionAmong Pakistani batters, Hasan Nawaz made rapid strides in the ICC rankings, moving 62 spots up to the 48th position. The destructive batter hammered a scintillating half-century in the Asian Games 2026 final against India. Although Hasan Nawaz's record-breaking 51-ball 96 couldn't help Pakistan clinch the gold medal, it powered him to the joint 48th place alongside former captain Salman Ali Agha. ALSO READPakistan England Sri Lanka Tri Series Gets Last Minute Broadcaster After Blackout FearsMeanwhile, Pakistan's newly appointed captain Sahibzada Farhan retained the third position in the ICC batters rankings despite failing in the Asian Games. Farhan, who managed only 11 runs in 2 innings at a mediocre average of 5.50 in the tournament, is currently placed 3rd with 818 rating points. Abrar loses 1st spot; Nawaz, Salman demotedExperienced Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed lost his first spot in the ICC T20I rankings for bowlers. Abrar, now second with 718 points, was dethroned by Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, who is placed at the top with 720 points. Abrar failed to live up to the expectations in the Asian Games, managing a solitary scalp at an abysmal economy of 9.67. Left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz moved four spots down to the 12th, with Salman Mirza being demoted by 7 places to the 23rd on the bowlers' list. On the other hand, Saim Ayub made progress of one spot in the batters' chart, claiming the 38th position. Saim Ayub had a decent Asian Games campaign in Japan, finishing the competition with 50 runs and two wickets, including the crucial breakthrough of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the final. The swashbuckling southpaw, who also bowls off-spin, retained the second spot in the T20I all-rounders' list in the ICC rankings. ALSO READAustralia Champions vs Bangladesh Champions Prediction- Match 7, Who Will Win Today? WCL 2026
