ICC Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah Creates History in ICC Rankings, Pant Climbs into Top-10, Rohit and Kohli Drop Positions

ICC Rankings: ICC Rankings Update:

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has made history by securing the top spot in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings. With an impressive 908 rating points, Bumrah has become the first Indian bowler to reach this milestone. His remarkable performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he claimed 32 wickets, has earned him widespread praise and the coveted number-1 ranking.

Despite India’s disappointing 1-3 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Bumrah’s efforts were a silver lining for the team. His achievement is a testament to his skill and hard work, as he now holds the highest ranking points ever recorded by an Indian bowler.

ICC Rankings: Significant Changes

• Rishabh Pant’s Rise: Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has made a significant leap in the ICC Test Batsmen Rankings, moving up to 9th place. Pant’s explosive 61 off 33 balls in the Sydney Test has boosted his ranking, reflecting his growing impact in the format.
• Pakistan’s Babar Azam has gained five spots, reaching 12th position.
• India’s Slips: India’s top-order batsmen experienced setbacks in the rankings. Shubman Gill dropped three places to 23rd, while Virat Kohli slipped three spots to 27th. Rohit Sharma, too, fell two places to 42nd.

• Jasprit Bumrah remains at number-1 with 908 rating points, following his stellar performance in the Test series against Australia.
• Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, has jumped one place to second with 841 rating points.
• Ravindra Jadeja, India’s all-rounder, climbed to 9th place in the bowling rankings, while Australia’s Scott Boland made a remarkable leap of 29 places to enter the top 10.

ICC Rankings : Jadeja Dominates ICC Test All-Rounder Rankings:

• Ravindra Jadeja continues to reign supreme in the ICC Test All-Rounder Rankings, holding the top spot with 400 rating points.
• Marco Jansen of South Africa moved up two places to second, with 294 rating points.
• Mehdi Hasan of Bangladesh dropped one spot to third with 284 points, while Pat Cummins slipped to fourth.

ICC Rankings: Conclusion:

The latest ICC Rankings reflect a dynamic shift in the world of cricket, with Bumrah’s historic achievement taking the spotlight. While India’s batters faced a dip in rankings, Pant’s rise offers hope for the future. Meanwhile, Bumrah’s dominance in bowling and Jadeja’s continued excellence as an all-rounder remain key highlights for Team India.