Gayle Slips in ICC ODI Rankings
West Indian all-rounder Chris Gayle has slipped to third place in the latest LG ICC Player Rankings for ODI batsmen after a disappointing one-day series against Pakistan.Gayle had moved up to second off the back of an excellent ICC Champions Trophy in India in October/November but the series in Pakistan was less fruitful for the 27-year-old left-handed Jamaican.
In four innings he scored 57 runs at an average of 14.25, much below his usual high standard.
Gayle's loss is Kevin Pietersen's gain, however, as the England batsman moves up to second position as a result of Gayle's demotion, while Michael Hussey remains firm in top spot.
Other big movers in the top 20 include West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul who, despite being on the losing team, had a good series personally and has moved up eight places to 20th position.