Kagiso Rabada has officially reclaimed the title of No.1 Test bowler, surpassing India’s Jasprit Bumrah in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings. This achievement reflects not only Rabada’s dedication and skill but also the strength of South Africa’s pace attack on the global stage.
After a stellar performance against Bangladesh, Rabada’s return to the top marks a milestone for South African cricket and the fast-bowler himself, who has been a staple among the top 10 since his last No.1 ranking in early 2019.
Rabada’s return to the top holds significance beyond his personal achievement; it represents a resurgence of South African cricket. His leadership within the team inspires young players and emphasizes the role of pace in the modern game. With his comeback to the top, South African fans are reminded of their nation’s rich legacy of legendary bowlers.
Top 10 Test bowlers:
Kagiso Rabada (860)
Josh Hazlewood (847)
Jasprit Bumrah (846)
R Ashwin (831)
Pat Cummins (820)
Nathan Lyon (801)
Prabath Jayasuriya (801)
Ravindra Jadeja (776)
Noman Ali (759)
Matt Henry (743)
Test Batters Rankings:
Despite India’s defeat in Pune, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s scores of 30 and 77 helped him climb one spot to reclaim third place, pushing Harry Brook down. Joe Root, with 903 points, maintained his lead at the top, 90 points ahead of Kane Williamson.
Saud Shakeel’s impressive 134 in Rawalpindi propelled him up 20 places to seventh. Rachin Ravindra also made significant gains, moving up eight spots to secure the 10th position. Among South Africans, Kyle Verreynne’s century saw him rise from 46th to 32nd.
In contrast, Indian players experienced notable declines: Rishabh Pant fell from sixth to 11th, Virat Kohli from eighth to 14th, and Rohit Sharma from 15th to 24th. Jaiswal now stands as the only Indian in the top ten.
Top 10 Test batters:
Joe Root (903)
Kane Williamson (813)
Yashasvi Jaiswal (790)
Harry Brook (778)
Steve Smith (757)
Usman Khawaja (728)
Saud Shakeel (724)
Marnus Labuschagne (720)
Kusal Mendis (716)
Rachin Ravindra (711)
Test All-Rounders Rankings:
Despite India’s loss, Jadeja and Ashwin retained their positions at the top. However, Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s impressive performance, with two wickets in the first innings and a crucial 97 runs in the second, propelled him to third place, overtaking his fellow countryman Shakib Al Hasan, who may not return to Test cricket. Meanwhile, Root dropped out of the top five, and Ben Stokes slipped out of the top ten.
Top 10 Test all-rounders:
Ravindra Jadeja (434)
R Ashwin (315)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (294)
Shakib Al Hasan (280)
Jason Holder (270)
Joe Root (262)
Axar Patel (248)
Pat Cummins (245)
Chris Woakes (229)
Matt Henry (222)
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