After a great test series with Sri Lanka, Pakistan leg spinner Yasir Shah has moved to his best ICC test rankings. He moved to number 4 in the list which is a great achievement for good leg spinner. He was named the man of the series in the recently concluded test series where Pakistan won it 2-1.
In the first position Dale Steyn retains the number 1 spot in ICC test bowling rankings with 905 points, in the second place it is another fast bowler from England called James Anderson with 824 points.
The third place is retained by Trent Boult with 814 points; in place of Ryan Harris Yasir Shah had a great test series and jump of 5 places to number 4 with 810. The 5th place is retained by Mithcell Johnson with 803 points.
The sixth place is retained is Stuart Broad with 782, in the 7th place Vernon Philander retains his spot with 780.
The 8th place is retained Herath who was dropped for the third test match against Pakistan has 752 points. Morne Morkel has gained one spot as he moves to number 9 with 727. A new number 10 has entered into the rankings as the NewZeleand pacer Tim Southee has crept. In this list no Indian bowler is there.
Here’s the Latest ICC Test bowling Rankings released –
1. Dale Steyn (South Africa) – 905 points
2. James Anderson (England) – 824 points
3. Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 814 points
4. Yasir Shah (Pakistan) – 810 points
5. Mitchell Johnson (Australia) – 803 points
6. Stuart Broad (England) – 782 points
7. Vernon Philander (South Africa) – 780 points
8. Rangana Herath (Sri Lanka) – 752 points
9. Morne Morkel (South Africa) – 727 points
10. Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 713 points
Updated till 7th July 2015