The ICC has released its latest ODI bowling rankings, which have seen significant changes within the top 10. This time, two English bowlers have delivered outstanding performances, directly securing their spots in the top 10, while several experienced players have fallen behind.
Sports News: The ICC has released its latest ODI bowling rankings, revealing substantial reshuffles. Six bowlers within the top 10 have faced considerable setbacks, while two English bowlers have made impressive strides, entering the top 10 directly. These rankings were issued following the recent series played between South Africa and England.
Although England lost the series 1-2, their bowlers Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid showcased excellent performances, strengthening their positions and making significant jumps in the rankings.
English Bowlers' Leap
Following the recent series between South Africa and England, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid made considerable leaps in the updated rankings. Fast bowler Jofra Archer surged 16 places to secure the third position. This marks a career-best ranking for him. Previously, Archer was ranked eighth in September 2020.
Spinner Adil Rashid of England, another prominent figure, climbed 7 places to occupy the eighth spot. It may come as a surprise that both these bowlers were outside the top 10 prior to this update. Archer took a total of 8 wickets in the second and third ODIs of the series, while Rashid claimed 8 wickets across all three matches.
Dominance of South Africa's Keshav Maharaj and Maheesh Theekshana
Despite the recent changes in the rankings, South Africa's Keshav Maharaj has maintained his top position. Maharaj holds a rating of 680. Maheesh Theekshana remains in second place with a rating of 659. Archer's rating stands at 654 for the third position. This ranking update has seen several prominent players experience a decline. India's Kuldeep Yadav has dropped one place to fourth. Additionally, Ravindra Jadeja and other star players have also slipped within the top 10. The standings for other players are as follows:
- Bernard Scholtz of Namibia is in 5th place.
- Rashid Khan of Afghanistan is in 6th place.
- Mitchell Santner of New Zealand is in 7th place.
- Matt Henry of New Zealand has moved from 7th to 9th place.
- Ravindra Jadeja of India has moved from 8th to 10th place.
These changes have increased the risk for Jadeja of falling outside the top 10. The results of this series and the players' performances have significantly influenced the rankings. Although England faced a 1-2 defeat in the series, the exceptional performances of Archer and Rashid have propelled them to the top of the rankings.
