Rashid Khan He has regained the No. 1 spot in the ICC men’s ODI bowling rankings thanks to his match-winning performance. Afghanistan wins ODI series 3-0 over Bangladesh In Abu Dhabi. Rashid took 11 wickets at an average of just 6.09, including a brilliant five-wicket haul that decimated Bangladesh’s batting line-up.
Rashid Khan overtakes Keshav Maharaj in ICC ODI rankings
With 710 rating points, Rashid is now 30 points ahead of South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj, confirming his dominance in the global spin-bowling circuit. This marks his first return to the top since November 2024, continuing a remarkable journey that began when he first reached No. 1 in 2018. His consistency, control and wicket-taking ability have once again set the standard for white-ball bowlers across the world.
Kuldeep Yadav reaches career best test ranking
India’s Kuldeep Yadav has achieved his career-best new Test ranking by jumping seven places to 14th in the latest ICC Test bowling rankings. its stellar Eight wickets against West Indies in Delhi His growing skills and adaptability were highlighted in red-ball cricket.
Kuldeep’s recent form strengthens India’s deep depth in spin bowling, joining the experienced Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja among the top-ranked Test bowlers. His sharp turn, flight and variations have made him a vital weapon for India in domestic and overseas Tests.
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Other notable changes in ICC rankings
Afghanistan’s cricket continues to progress, with Ibrahim Zadran reaching No. 2 in the ICC ODI batting rankings, the highest position ever achieved by an Afghan batsman. His innings of 213 in the Bangladesh series demonstrated his reliability and class at the top of the order.
Meanwhile, Azmatullah Omarzai moved up to No. 1 among ODI all-rounders, further cementing Afghanistan’s growing influence in international cricket.
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