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Hans India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Siraj, Prasidh hit career best highs
India fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna have achieved their career-best positions in the ICC Test rankings after their memorable performances led India to a thrilling six-run win over England in the fifth Test at The Oval. After his Player of the Match effort for picking 9-190, Siraj has jumped 12 slots to be at a career-best 15th position, with 674 rating points. Krishna, meanwhile, has attained a career-best 59th position after picking four wickets in the fourth innings of a pulsating Test match. Siraj and Krishna have also become only the second Indian pair to take four or more wickets each in both innings of a Test match, a feat earlier accomplished by spinners Bishan Singh Bedi and Erapalli Prasanna against Australia in Delhi in 1969. England fast bowlers Atkinson and Josh Tongue have also attained career-best positions after finishing with eight wickets each in the match. While Atkinson is in the top ten for the first time, Tongue is up 14 places to 46th position in the bowlers' rankings. In terms of batters' rankings, England's Joe Root retains the top spot while Harry Brook's 98-ball 111 has helped him be back at second position. India's left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is back to number five after his knock of 118 in the second innings at The Oval. Meanwhile, New Zealand seamer Matt Henry's nine wickets in the recent win over Zimbabwe have helped him attain a career-best fourth position and move above 800 rating points for the first time. His team-mate Daryl Mitchell has returned to the top ten of batters' rankings after making a score of 80 against Zimbabwe. In terms of Men's T20I Player Rankings, Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz (up 24 places to 30th), Saim Ayub (up 25 positions to joint-37th) and Sahibzada Farhan (up 34 spots to 63rd) make notable progress in batters' list after the side won their T20I series against the West Indies 2-1. Left-arm wrist-spinner Sufiyan Muqeem's economic spells that saw him return figures of 1-20, 1-19 and 1-20 have helped him progress 69 places to joint-34th position. Mohammad Nawaz, who took three wickets each in the first two matches to lift the Player of the Series awards, has gained 51 places to reach 56th position in the bowling rankings.


India.com
4 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
ICC Test ranking: Mohammed Siraj makes MASSIVE jump after Oval Test with Jasprit Bumrah at No 1, Yashasvi Jaiswal rises to…
Mohammed Siraj was the 'Player of the Match' in the Oval Test vs England. (Photo: IANS) Team India put up a brilliant display on the final day of the fifth Test against England at the Oval this week to eke out a six-run win and level the five-match series at 2-2. The hero of the Oval Test win and the 'Player of the Match' was Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj, who claimed nine wickets in the match – including five in the second innings. Thanks to Siraj's brilliant show in the final Test, the Gujarat Titans pacer has made a massive jump of 12 positions to career-best No 15 spot in the ICC Test bowling rankings. India's Jasprit Bumrah continues to dominate the rankings at the No. 1 position, in spite of missing the final Test at the Oval. Siraj has shot up 12 slots after his Player of the Match effort of nine for 190 that included three of the four wickets to fall on the final day including the last dismissal of Gus Atkinson as India won the Test by six runs – their narrowest margin ever in terms of runs. Big changes near the top of the Test rankings following the epic fifth Test between England and India at The Oval 😲 Details 👇 — ICC (@ICC) August 6, 2025 Mohammed Siraj rises to career-best position While Siraj improved on the 16th position that he reached in January 2024, his teammate Prasidh Krishna also attained a career-best 59th position after the two became only the second India pair to take four or more wickets each in both innings of a Test, a feat earlier accomplished by spinners Bishan Bedi and Erapalli Prasanna against Australia in Delhi in 1969. Siraj ended the series with the highest wicket-taker with 23 scalps from five Test – the only bowler apart from Chris Woakes to play all the games. He claimed five-wicket hauls in the second Test at Edgbaston and another one in the final Test at the Oval. England fast bowlers Atkinson and Josh Tongue also attained career-best positions after finishing with eight wickets each in the match. Atkinson is in the top 10 for the first time while Tongue is up 14 places to 46th position. Yashasvi Jaiswal rises to No. 5 In the Test batting rankings, England batter Joe Root firmed up his position at the top with his third century in as many matches while Harry Brook's 98-ball 111 has helped him claw back to second position again. Team India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal returned to No. 5 after his knock of 118 in the second innings at The Oval. The latest weekly rankings, that also take into consideration performances in the first Test of the two-match series between Zimbabwe and New Zealand in Bulawayo that the visiting side won by nine wickets, New Zealand seam bowler Matt Henry's nine wickets in the match have helped him attain a career-best fourth position and move above 800 rating points for the first time. New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell has returned to the top 10 after a score of 80. Pakistan players shine in T20 rankings The men's T20I Player Rankings see Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz (up 24 places to 30th), Saim Ayub (up 25 to joint-37th) and Sahibzada Farhan (up 34 to 63rd) make notable progress after Pakistan won their T20I series against the West Indies 2-1. Left-arm wrist-spinner Sufiyan Muqeem's economic spells that saw him return figures of one for 20, one for 19 and one for 20, have helped him progress 69 places to joint-34th position. Mohammad Nawaz, who took three wickets each in the first two matches to lift the Player of the Series awards, has gained 51 places to reach 56th position.

Int'l Cricket Council
4 days ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Siraj attains career-best ranking after match-winning haul at The Oval
Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has surged ahead to reach a career-best 15th position after helping India win the fifth match of their ICC World Test Championship series against England in dramatic fashion at The Oval to draw the series 2-2. Siraj has shot up 12 slots after his Player of the Match effort of nine for 190 that included three of the four wickets to fall on the final day including the last dismissal of Gus Atkinson as India won the Test by six runs - their narrowest margin ever in terms of runs. While Siraj improved on the 16th position that he reached in January 2024, his team-mate Prasidh Krishna also attained a career-best 59th position after the two became only the second India pair to take four or more wickets each in both innings of a Test, a feat earlier accomplished by spinners Bishan Bedi and Erapalli Prasanna against Australia in Delhi in 1969. England fast bowlers Atkinson and Josh Tongue have also attained career-best positions after finishing with eight wickets each in the match. Atkinson is in the top 10 for the first time while Tongue is up 14 places to 46th position. The latest weekly rankings, that also take into consideration performances in the first Test of the two-match series between Zimbabwe and New Zealand in Bulawayo that the visiting side won by nine wickets, New Zealand seam bowler Matt Henry's nine wickets in the match have helped him attain a career-best fourth position and move above 800 rating points for the first time. Root firmly on top, Jaiswal back in top 5: In the Test batting rankings, Joe Root has firmed up his position at the top with his third century in as many matches while Harry Brook's 98-ball 111 has helped him claw back to second position. India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is back to number five after his knock of 118 in the second innings at The Oval. New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell has returned to the top 10 after a score of 80. Pakistan players prosper in T20I Rankings: The Men's T20I Player Rankings see Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz (up 24 places to 30th), Saim Ayub (up 25 to joint-37th) and Sahibzada Farhan (up 34 to 63rd) make notable progress after Pakistan won their T20I series against the West Indies 2-1. Left-arm wrist-spinner Sufiyan Muqeem's economic spells that saw him return figures of one for 20, one for 19 and one for 20, have helped him progress 69 places to joint-34th position. Mohammad Nawaz, who took three wickets each in the first two matches to lift the Player of the Series awards, has gained 51 places to reach 56th position. For more on the ICC Rankings, please click here. For the WTC standings, please click here.


Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
ICC Test Rankings: Mohammed Siraj achieves career-high ranking after heroics at The Oval; Prasidh Krishna climbs too
Mohammed Siraj (BCCI Photo) Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has achieved a career-best 15th position in the ICC Test rankings after his match-winning performance in the fifth Test against England at The Oval, where India secured a historic six-run victory to level the series 2-2. Siraj's Player of the Match effort of nine wickets for 190 runs, including three crucial wickets on the final day, propelled him 12 positions up in the rankings. Siraj's latest ranking surpasses his previous best of 16th position achieved in January 2024. His teammate Prasidh Krishna also reached a career-best 59th position, with the duo becoming only the second Indian pair to take four or more wickets each in both innings of a Test match, matching the achievement of spinners Bishan Bedi and Erapalli Prasanna against Australia in Delhi in 1969. IND vs ENG: Mohammed Siraj reflects on memorable win at The Oval England's pace bowlers have also made significant strides in the rankings. Gus Atkinson has entered the top 10 for the first time, while Josh Tongue has moved up 14 places to secure the 46th position after both claimed eight wickets each in the match at The Oval. New Zealand's Matt Henry has reached a career-best fourth position in the Test bowling rankings following his nine-wicket haul in the first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Highest Paying Degrees For 2025 Best Paying Degrees | Search Ads Learn More Undo Henry also crossed the 800 rating points mark for the first time in his career, as New Zealand secured a nine-wicket victory. In the Test batting rankings, Joe Root has strengthened his position at the top after scoring his third consecutive century. Harry Brook has reclaimed the second position following his explosive 98-ball 111. Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has returned to the fifth position after scoring 118 in the second innings at The Oval, while New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell has re-entered the top 10 following his innings of 80. The T20I Player Rankings have seen several Pakistan players make substantial progress after their 2-1 series victory over the West Indies. Hasan Nawaz has climbed 24 places to reach 30th position, while Saim Ayub has moved up 25 spots to share the 37th position. Sahibzada Farhan has advanced 34 places to secure the 63rd position. Left-arm wrist-spinner Sufiyan Muqeem has made a significant leap of 69 places to reach joint-34th position following his economical bowling performances, where he consistently maintained tight figures of one wicket while conceding 20 runs or less in each match. Mohammad Nawaz, who earned the Player of the Series award for taking three wickets in each of the first two matches, has gained 51 positions to reach 56th in the rankings. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!


India Gazette
15-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Shafali Verma returns to top 10 in ICC Women's T20I Batting Rankings
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): India opener Shafali Verma has moved back into the top 10 of the ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings for batters in the latest update, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Wrapping up the five-match T20I series with 176 runs at a strike rate of 158.56, Shafali was the second-highest run-getter behind fellow opener Smriti Mandhana. The 21-year-old was the star with the bat, top-scoring with 75 off 41 in India's last-ball defeat and has jumped four spots to ninth place with 655 points. Another key contributor in India's 3-2 series win, Arundhati Reddy, who snapped six wickets during the course of the series, also made gains. Reddy, who scalped two wickets in the final T20I, leaped four spots to the 39th place in the Bowling Rankings and 26 spots to 80th among the All-Rounders. Multiple England stars also made positive strides. Spinner Charlie Dean broke into the top 10 Bowling Rankings after a Player of the Match winning 3/23 in the last match, making a leap of eight spots to share sixth place with Nashra Sandhu and Georgia Wareham. Linsey Smith also gained nine places to the 38th place while pacer Issy Wong jumped seven places to the 50th. Emily Arlott, who made her England debut earlier this summer against the West Indies, improved 15 places to 67th. Sophia Dunkley, who was England's top scorer with 151 runs, gained seven points to 19th place in the Batting Rankings after vital contributions of 22 and 46 in the last two games. Meanwhile, opener Tammy Beaumont continued her recent surge, jumping 19 places to the 45th spot. (ANI)