In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Jasprit Bumrah has reclaimed his position as the world’s No. 1 Test bowler following an impressive performance in the Test Series against Bangladesh. Bumrah’s match haul of six wickets in Kanpur not only secured the victory for India but also pushed him ahead of his teammate R Ashwin, who had previously held the top spot in the ICC Test Bowling Rankings.
Bumrah’s ascent marks his second tenure at the pinnacle of ICC’s Test rankings, solidifying his place in cricket history as the first Indian fast bowler to achieve this milestone. Prior to Bumrah, legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev held the highest ranking for an Indian pace bowler, reaching No. 2 during the 1979-80 season.
Adding to India’s success, Yashasvi Jaiswal has made headlines by rising to third in the batting rankings after just 11 Tests. The young sensation, who was named Player of the Match in Kanpur, continues to impress with his rapid ascent in the cricketing world.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya also creates headlines as he moves up to joint-seventh among bowlers following his standout performances in a 2-0 series sweep against New Zealand. The left-arm spinner has cemented his status as a rising star, having achieved this ranking in just 16 Tests.
Other significant shifts in the rankings include Virat Kohli’s resurgence into the top 10, climbing six spots to sixth, and Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis, who has soared to 11th after a remarkable unbeaten 182 in Galle.
In the all-rounders’ category, Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz has entered the top five, joining his illustrious teammate Shakib Al Hasan, who holds the No. 3 position.
As Bumrah leads the charge for India, the cricketing landscape continues to evolve with emerging talents like Jaiswal and Mendis making their mark. The excitement is palpable as fans look forward to more thrilling performances in the ongoing WTC cycle.