The ICC has once again released its rankings. Due to the absence of any Test matches in the past week, there have been no changes in the Test rankings, but some alterations have been observed in other categories.
Sports News: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released new ODI rankings, in which South African spinner Keshav Maharaj has claimed the title of number one bowler in ODIs with a stellar performance. This change has become a topic of discussion in the cricket world, as Maharaj has jumped two places to seize the top spot.
Keshav Maharaj's Remarkable Performance
Keshav Maharaj's recent performance has played a major role in his success. In the first ODI match played between South Africa and Australia, Maharaj took five wickets while conceding only 33 runs in 10 overs. This performance increased his rating to 687 and earned him the top spot in the ICC's new ODI rankings. Maharaj's achievement has been significant for his team as well and has given him a new identity in international cricket personally.
Another special aspect of Keshav Maharaj is that he is a devotee of Hanuman. When he came to India, he visited Lord Rama in Ayodhya and expressed his devotion. His way of celebrating after taking wickets on the field also reflects his devotion. Maharaj often remembers Bajrangbali in his joy of taking a wicket, which adds spirituality to his game and personality.
Kuldeep Yadav and Maheesh Theekshana Suffer Losses
Keshav Maharaj's rise to number one has affected the rankings of other top bowlers. Maheesh Theekshana, who was number one in the previous ranking, has now moved to second place. His rating is 671. Kuldeep Yadav, the Indian off-spinner, has dropped one place and is now in third position, with a rating of 650.
Apart from this, there have been no other major changes in the top 10. West Indies' Gudakesh Motie has moved from 12th to 11th place, while Australia's Josh Hazlewood has moved from 11th to 12th place.
Bumrah, Shami, and Siraj Benefit
Although Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami have not played any ODIs for some time, their rankings have slightly improved.
- Mohammed Shami: From 14th to 13th position
- Jasprit Bumrah: From 15th to 14th position
- Mohammed Siraj: Up one place to 15th position
