Rashid Khan has regained the number 1 position in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings, thanks to his match-winning performance in Afghanistan’s 3-0 ODI series win over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. Rashid picked up 11 wickets at an average of just 6.09, including a brilliant five-wicket haul that dismantled Bangladesh’s batting line-up.
Rashid Khan dethrones Keshav Maharaj in the ICC ODI rankings
With 710 rating points, Rashid is now 30 points ahead of South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj, reaffirming his dominance in the global spin bowling circuit. This marks his first return to the top flight since November 2024, continuing a remarkable journey that began when he first rose to No. 1 in 2018. His consistency, control and wicket-taking ability have once again set the benchmark for white-ball bowlers around the world.
Kuldeep Yadav climbs to career-best Test rankings
India’s Kuldeep Yadav has achieved a new career-best Test ranking, moving up seven places to 14th in the latest ICC Test Bowling Rankings. Its stars eight-wicket haul against West Indies in Delhi highlighted his growing ability and adaptability in red ball cricket.
Kuldeep’s recent form strengthens India’s enviable depth in spin bowling and joins veterans Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja among the top-ranked Test bowlers. His sharp turn, flight and variations have made him an essential weapon for India in domestic and overseas Tests.
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Other notable changes in the ICC rankings
The rise of cricket in Afghanistan continues, with Ibrahim Zadran rising to number 2 in the ICC ODI Batting Rankings, the highest position ever achieved by an Afghan batsman. His total of 213 runs in the Bangladesh Series showed his reliability and class at the highest level.
Meanwhile, Azmatullah Omarzai reached No. 1 among ODI all-rounders, further cementing Afghanistan’s growing influence in international cricket.
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