ICC Test Rankings: After the way Team India players are performing in the Test series being played against New Zealand, it was expected that the Indian players will suffer in the new rankings released by the ICC, but perhaps no one knows this. It was not expected that such a big change would happen. Jasprit Bumrah, who had become the number one bowler in Tests till now, has now gone down. Whereas South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has now reached the top. Not only this, Ravichandran Ashwin has also suffered losses.
Kagiso Rabada became the number one bowler
South Africa’s fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has now become the number one bowler in the new ICC Test rankings. His rating has increased to 860. He has achieved this position by jumping three places simultaneously. After this, Josh Hazlewood has come at second place. He has also gained one place. His rating is now 847.
Bumrah went straight to number three, Ashwin also suffered loss
India’s star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has now directly reached number three. They have suffered the loss of two places. His rating has now dropped to 846. Ravichandran Ashwin has also suffered a loss. They have now slipped two places to number four. His rating is 831. Pat Cummins has also suffered the loss of one place. He has taken it to number 5 with a rating of 820.
Noman Ali jumped
Meanwhile, there have not been many other changes, but in Pakistan, Noman Ali has jumped 8 places to reach number 9 and has also entered the top 10 for the first time. Recently, he performed brilliantly against England and led his team to victory. India’s Ravindra Jadeja has also dropped two places and has now reached number eight. His rating is 776.
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