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Afghanistan Captain Rahmat Shah Enters ICC Test Top 10 Rankings: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest Test cricket rankings, in which Afghanistan cricket team captain and star batter Rahmat Shah has achieved a historic milestone. Rahmat Shah has accomplished something that no other Afghan batter had ever managed to do in Test cricket.
Rahmat Shah Makes Massive Leap to Reach Number 7 in ICC Test Rankings
In the latest ICC Test rankings, Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah has made a spectacular jump of six places, climbing directly to the number seven spot. This marks the first time in history that an Afghan batter has succeeded in breaking into the top 10 of the ICC Test rankings.
Brilliant 173-Run Knock Against Zimbabwe Propels Rahmat Shah
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A major factor behind this historic leap is the magnificent, marathon 173-run innings Rahmat Shah played in the first Test match against Zimbabwe. Following this stellar performance, his rating has risen to 735. Although the Afghan team plays the Test format infrequently, if Rahmat continues to bat with such dominance, he could soon secure a place in the top five. In the process, he has surpassed notable players such as India’s Shubman Gill, South Africa’s Aiden Markram, and Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis.
Rashid Khan Continues to Dominate White-Ball Cricket
While Rahmat Shah is making history in the Test format, Afghanistan’s star spinner and accomplished all-rounder, Rashid Khan, continues to maintain his dominance in limited-overs cricket:
- ODI Bowling Rankings: Rashid Khan currently holds the position of the world’s number one ODI bowler, with a rating of 760. He holds a commanding lead of nearly 100 points over South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj (660 rating), who sits in second place, meaning his supremacy is currently under no threat.
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