Jasprit Bumrah Sets New Benchmark in ICC Test Rankings
NEW DELHI: The New Year has brought great news for Indian cricket fans as fiery pacer Jasprit Bumrah has achieved the highest rating points ever by an Indian bowler, securing the top position in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings with an impressive 907 points. This milestone follows his outstanding nine-wicket haul during the fourth Test in Melbourne, showcasing his exceptional skills on the field.
Bumrah’s rating surpasses his previous best of 904 points, which he shared with Ravichandran Ashwin. This achievement places him 17th on the all-time list, alongside England’s legendary spinner Derek Underwood. The ICC has also nominated Bumrah for both the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy and the Test Cricketer of the Year award, further highlighting his remarkable contributions to the game.
In addition to Bumrah’s success, Australian captain Pat Cummins has climbed to a career-best third position as an all-rounder, thanks to his recent performances against India. His contributions with the bat, scoring 49 and 41, have elevated him to 97th among batters, while his bowling prowess keeps him firmly in third place.
The latest rankings also see several players making notable advancements. In the batting rankings, Steve Smith has surged to seventh place after scoring 140, while Yashaswi Jaiswal has achieved fourth place with 854 rating points. Other players like Saud Shakeel and Aiden Markram have also seen significant improvements in their standings.
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