Jasprit Bumrah, India’s leading fast bowler, has achieved a remarkable feat in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings. He has reached 904 rating points, equaling the highest rating ever achieved by an Indian bowler. This record was previously held by spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.
Bumrah has the chance to surpass this record during the upcoming Melbourne Test, according to the ICC.
Travis Head‘s exceptional performances have moved him closer to the top three positions in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings. Recent matches across various formats have also led to other significant changes in the men’s rankings.
Bumrah’s outstanding performance in Brisbane, where he took 9 wickets for 94 runs, has solidified his top position in the Test Bowling Rankings. This performance earned him 14 rating points.
Kagiso Rabada of South Africa holds the second position, and Josh Hazlewood of Australia is in third place.
Travis Head’s impressive 152 runs at the Gabba, following his century in Adelaide, has propelled him to fourth position with 825 points. Steve Smith’s century in the third Test has also brought him back into the top ten.
KL Rahul’s resilient batting in India’s first innings moved him up ten places to 40th position.
Pat Cummins of Australia has regained his place within the top 10 all-rounders. He achieved this after taking four wickets and scoring 42 runs in the third Test against India.
Travis Head’s all-round performance also saw him climb nine places to 29th position in the all-rounder rankings.
Heinrich Klaasen’s consistent half-centuries against Pakistan have boosted him from 13th to fifth position in the Men’s ODI Batting Rankings. He now has 743 points.
Saim Ayub’s two centuries in the same series against Pakistan resulted in a significant jump in his ranking. He moved from 70th to a joint-23rd position with 603 points.
Ayub’s bowling contributions also helped him climb 113 places to joint-42nd in the all-rounders’ rankings.
Azmatullah Omarzai’s performance for Afghanistan in the ODI series against Zimbabwe, where he took six wickets, elevated him 43 places to 58th in the ODI Bowling Rankings.
Omarzai’s all-round abilities also moved him up five places to third among all-rounders.
Mahedi Hasan and Roston Chase made significant gains in the Men’s T20I Bowling Rankings.
Hasan jumped 13 places to 10th, while Chase moved up 11 places to 13th, following their impressive performances in the T20I series against the West Indies.
Bangladesh’s successful multi-format tour of the Caribbean led to substantial ranking improvements for other players as well. Rishad Hossain and Hasan Mahmud are among those who made notable progress.
Jasprit Bumrah’s outstanding performance in Brisbane earned him significant recognition. This has solidified his position as a key player for the Indian team.
Travis Head’s recent form has been exceptional. His contributions with both bat and ball have significantly impacted the Australian team.
The ongoing Test series between India and Australia is witnessing some remarkable individual performances. These performances are significantly influencing the player rankings.
The recent ODI series between Pakistan and South Africa highlighted the strong performances of several players. Their contributions have impacted the rankings considerably.
The T20I series in the West Indies showcased the skills of several bowlers, leading to significant changes in the bowling rankings.
Several all-rounders have showcased their abilities in recent matches across formats, resulting in notable shifts in the all-rounder rankings.
The rankings reflect the current form and performance of players in international cricket. These rankings are subject to change based on future match results. They serve as a valuable indicator of individual player performance.