Jasprit Bumrah solidifies his grip at the top in latest ICC test bowlers rankings

Jasprit Bumrah was the leading wicket-taker in test cricket in 2024.

Following an incredible year in test cricket, India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has tightened his grip on the No. 1 position in the latest ICC test ranking for bowlers.

Over the course of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25, where Bumrah was at his best, the 31-year-old widened the distance with his contemporaries Pat Cummins and Kagiso Rabada and his ratings surged.

In 2024, Bumrah took 71 test wickets, the most by an Indian fast bowler since Kapil Dev’s feat of 75 wickets in 1983. With a stellar show in the BGT 2024-25, Bumrah recorded the highest-ever rating points achieved by an Indian bowler as he earned 707 rating points.

In the latest ICC test bowlers ranking, following the Pakistan vs West Indies first test, Bumrah has 708 ratings.

The second-placed Cummins (841) and Kagiso Rabada (837), both of whom also had fruitful 2024 as they helped their sides reach the ICC WTC final, are left a significant distance behind by Indian spearhead seamer.

Ravindra Jadeja retains No. 1 position in ICC test all-rounders ranking, faces competition from Marco Jansen

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has retained his spot at the top of the ICC test all-rounders ranking. The left-hander sits at the top spot with 400 rating points. He’s followed by South African pace-bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen, with 294 points.

Bangladesh’s off-spin all-rounder Mehidy Hasan is third with 284 points, followed by Australia’s Pat Cummins, who has 282 ratings.

In the batting department, the England duo of Joe Root (895) and Harry Brook (876) strengthened their places at the first and second positions in the ICC test batsmen ranking following their series-winning efforts in New Zealand.

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