Indian cricket has witnessed a historic moment! Jasprit Bumrah has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the highest-ranked Indian Test bowler in the ICC rankings. This landmark achievement signifies a new era for Indian Test cricket, showcasing the incredible skill and dedication of this exceptional fast bowler. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of Bumrah's rise to the top, analyze the factors that contributed to this success, and discuss the significance of this achievement for Indian cricket.
Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in history on Wednesday by surpassing Ravichandran Ashwin to become the highest-ranked Indian Test bowler in ICC rankings. With a remarkable 907 rating points, Bumrah now ranks joint-17th on the all-time list alongside England's Derek Underwood. This achievement follows his exceptional performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, where he claimed nine wickets in the Melbourne Test, solidifying his position as the world's No. 1 Test bowler.
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The Test Bowling Rankings also witnessed significant movement for Australia's captain, Pat Cummins. His impressive six-wicket haul in the Boxing Day Test propelled him 15 rating points, securing the No. 3 spot in the bowling rankings. Cummins further solidified his all-around prowess by contributing 90 crucial runs, earning him a third-place ranking among Test All-Rounders.
Marco Jansen, another pacer who shone in the Boxing Day Test, climbed six places to reach fifth in the bowling rankings after claiming seven wickets in South Africa's victory over Pakistan. This milestone also marked the first time Jansen surpassed the 800-rating point mark.
In the same match, Aiden Markram's resilient innings propelled him back into the world's top 20 batters as South Africa secured their place in the ICC Test Championship final. Notably, impressive performances by Yashasvi Jaiswal, Steve Smith, Saud Shakeel, and Nitish Kumar Reddy also resulted in significant gains in the Test batting rankings.
The Boxing Day Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan witnessed a flurry of runs, with six centuries scored. Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi, who both surpassed Afghanistan's previous highest Test scores with double centuries, made significant strides in the batting rankings. For the hosts, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, and Brian Bennett, who claimed his maiden five-wicket haul, all entered the top 100 Test bowlers.
The ongoing T20I series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka also saw movement in the T20I rankings. Pathum Nissanka climbed three places, closing in on the top five batters, while Mitchell Santner jumped into the top 10 of the bowling rankings.
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