Ravichandran Ashwin has cemented his place as a modern-day great by regaining the No. 1 ranking in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings. This impressive feat comes after his stellar performance with a nine-wicket haul in his historic 100th Test match against England.
Ashwin Enjoys Dominant Return to the Top
- Ashwin’s fiery bowling spells (4/51 & 5/77) in the final Test against England propelled him past his compatriot Jasprit Bumrah to reclaim the top spot.
- This marks Ashwin’s sixth stint at the pinnacle of the Test bowling rankings, with his first reign beginning in December 2015.
Yadav’s Meteoric Rise
- Kuldeep Yadav, who achieved the fastest fifty Test wickets for India in terms of balls bowled, also witnessed a significant rise.
- His seven-wicket haul in the Dharamsala Test saw him jump a massive 15 places to a career-best ranking of 16th.
Updated Top 10 ICC Test Bowling Rankings
- Ravichandran Ashwin (India)
- Josh Hazlewood (Australia)
- Jasprit Bumrah (India)
- Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)
- Pat Cummins (Australia)
- Nathan Lyon (Australia)
- Ravindra Jadeja (India)
- Prabath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)
- James Anderson (England)
- Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan)
Ashwin’s resurgence and Yadav’s rapid climb showcase the depth and talent of India’s spin attack. The ICC Test bowling rankings now reflect this, with two Indian spinners holding positions within the coveted top 10.
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