The spotlight is firmly on Sikandar Raza after he climbed to the number one spot in the ICC’s T20I all-rounder rankings — a milestone that underlines his enduring class and value to Zimbabwe cricket.
At 39 years old, Raza has shown remarkable longevity and consistency. The latest ranking update follows a string of impressive performances during the recent T20I tri-series involving Zimbabwe. Despite the side’s mixed results, Raza stood out — contributing effectively with both bat and ball.
His current standing reflects not just a temporary spike in form but a sustained high level of performance. For over three years, Raza has remained firmly inside the top 10 all-rounders, but now, after 13 years at international level, he finally reaches the summit.
This achievement is more than personal. It brings a boost of pride to the Chevrons and Zimbabwean fans, reinforcing the belief that experienced heads can still shape outcomes on the big stage. Raza’s elevation sends a message — that Zimbabwe cricket is capable of producing world-class talent, and that in Raza, they have a figure around whom to rally as the team pushes toward bigger ambitions.
