Akeal Hosein achieves ICC T20I No. 1 bowler ranking.©(@cricketangon )
West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein celebrated a significant career milestone this week as he climbed to the top of the ICC Men’s T20I bowling rankings for the first time. The 31-year-old left-arm orthodox bowler surpassed England’s Adil Rashid to claim the coveted position, marking a remarkable achievement in his professional journey.
Hosein shared his elation through an emotional note on Instagram, accompanied by a video compilation of his wickets in T20I cricket. Reflecting on his rise, Hosein wrote, “I’m not usually one to post stats, but this one is special. Who would have thought, huh? The boy from the hood, the boy from Laventille, could be number 1 worldwide.” He continued, “Whatever is or was being said, for however long I may remain at this number, no matter what happens, let this serve as a reminder that I did it… That I am number 1.”
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Among the congratulatory messages, teammate Nicholas Pooran added a playful touch, commenting on Hosein’s post, “You owe me a Christmas present for all those stumpings,” adding humour to the celebratory moment.
Hosein has consistently performed for the West Indies since making his T20I debut in 2021. In 55 T20I matches, he has claimed 48 wickets, showcasing his skill and reliability in the format. Most recently, Hosein impressed during a three-match T20I series, recording figures of 2/13 in the opening match and adding three more wickets across the remaining games.
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This achievement highlights Hosein’s brilliance and is an inspiring story of determination and success as he cements his place among the world’s best bowlers.
