DUBAI [UAE: Indian bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have made significant gains in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, following India’s emphatic innings-and-140-run victory over the West Indies in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah maintained his position as the No. 1-ranked Test bowler, reflecting the strength of India’s pace and spin attack in the first Test of the series.
The contest at Narendra Modi Stadium ended within three days, giving India a strong start to their ICC World Test Championship campaign. The team’s victory was powered by exceptional performances from both the batting and bowling units, with senior players leading the charge.
Bowling stars shine in Ahmedabad
Right-arm pacer Mohammed Siraj took seven wickets across both innings, earning a career-best rating and moving three places to 12th overall in the Test bowlers’ rankings. His teammate Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm spinner, also impressed by claiming four wickets, propelling him seven spots up to 21st.
Bumrah, despite a quiet match relative to his teammates, retained the No. 1 spot among Test bowlers, further consolidating his reputation as India’s premier fast bowler in the longest format.
Batting performances earn ranking boosts
India’s batting unit also benefitted in the rankings. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja rose six places to 25th after scoring an unbeaten century, achieving a new career-high rating. KL Rahul also registered a century, climbing four places to 35th in the list of Test batters, while England’s veteran Joe Root continues to hold a substantial lead at the top.
In the all-rounders’ category, Jadeja extended his lead at the top, while fellow Indian Washington Sundar made notable gains, moving four spots to 11th overall, coming close to joining the top 10.
T20I rankings see major movements
The latest T20I rankings also saw significant changes following the New Zealand-Australia series. Australian skipper Mitch Marsh rose 13 places to equal 10th among T20I batters after scoring 197 runs in three innings with only one dismissal. New Zealander Tim Robinson made a remarkable jump of 58 spots to 22nd following his century in the opening match against Australia.
Bangladesh’s Saif Hassan also improved 17 spots to 18th after an unbeaten half-century against Afghanistan. Among bowlers, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan gained six places to move to second overall behind India’s Varun Chakravarthy. His teammates Noor Ahmad (up eight spots to 17th) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (up six spots to 23rd) also improved, while Australia’s Josh Hazlewood moved up 10 spots to 13th after taking three wickets against New Zealand.
Conclusion
India’s dominant performance in Ahmedabad not only strengthened their World Test Championship prospects but also boosted the ICC rankings for several key players, highlighting the depth and balance in both batting and bowling departments. With rising stars like Siraj, Kuldeep, and Sundar making their mark, India’s lineup appears well-prepared for the challenges ahead in international cricket.