ICC Test Rankings: Bumrah continues to remain No.1 bowler with career-best rating; Jadeja, Pant make gains
India’s pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah continues to dominate the ICC Test Rankings, retaining his position as the top-ranked bowler with a career-best rating of 908 points, as per the latest update released on Wednesday.Bumrah had already made history ahead of the fifth and final Test against Australia by achieving the highest-ever ICC rating for an Indian bowler at 907 points. His two-wicket haul in the first innings at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) added one more point to his tally. However, a back spasm prevented him from bowling in the second innings, limiting his contribution to batting.Also read: Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan stadiums in disarray as deadline nears, videos expose shambolic state (WATCH)Joining Bumrah in the top 10 is left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja, who climbed one spot to share the ninth position with Australia’s Scott Boland. Boland made an extraordinary leap of 29 places after a stellar performance in the Sydney Test, where his 10-wicket haul (4/31 and 6/45) dismantled the Indian batting lineup. His efforts played a pivotal role in Australia’s victory, helping them reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade.Australian captain Pat Cummins also advanced in the rankings, climbing to second place after his five-wicket haul in the final match. South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada moved up to third, while an injured Josh Hazlewood slipped two spots to fourth.Also read: Sam Konstas reveals conversation with Virat Kohli after 'shoulder-bump' incident in MCG TestIn the batting rankings, India’s Rishabh Pant gained three spots to reach ninth place following a blistering 33-ball 61 in the second innings. Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal retained his fourth position.South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma showcased his fine form with a crucial century in the first innings, climbing three places to sixth and achieving a career-best rating of 769 points. Additionally, Kyle Verreynne’s impressive century earned him a rise of four places, securing the 25th spot in the rankings.