For First Time, Jasprit Bumrah Is World No 1 Test Bowler As ICC Reveals Updated Mens Test Bowler Rankings

Jasprit Bumrah has turn out to be the very best bowler on this planet in Test cricket. The India pacer, who claimed 9 wickets, within the recently-concluded Visakhapatnam Test vs England has jumped three locations to the highest spot within the newest rankings. He has eclipsed spinner R Ashwin from the highest spot, who now sits at third place whereas South Africa tempo spearhead Kagiso Rabada maintains second place maintain. Bumrah can also be the first-ever pacer from India to take the highest spot in Test bowling rankings.

This is the primary time that Bumrah has turn out to be quantity 1 on this planet in Tests. He had completed with an excellent spell of 9/91 throughout his staff’s series-equalling effort. India had overwhelmed England by 106 runs to stage collection 1-1 with three extra matches to go. 

Bumrah’s wicket of Ollie Pope within the first innings had gone viral. He had uprooted two stands out of three in what was a sight to observe. Pope had no reply to his excellent yorker. The video of the dimissal had gone viral as Bumrah is beign hailed additionally in England for his excellent show of fast-bowling expertise. Not to neglect, Bumrah performed an enormous position in taking India to victory within the 2nd innings with 3 wickets whereas Ashwin too claimed the identical variety of scalps. In the method, the India pacer additionally went previous the landmark of 150 Test wickets.

Despite by no means reaching increased than third earlier than, his spectacular performances in 2024, together with two five-wicket hauls, propelled him to the primary spot. Bumrah’s rise is especially noteworthy as he joins a choose group of Indians to high the bowling charts, with the earlier members being spinners like Ashwin, Jadeja, and Bedi.

This achievement isn’t just for Bumrah, but additionally for Indian cricket, marking a major second for the nation’s quick bowling assault. Additionally, younger batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal’s double century additionally earned him a soar within the rankings, showcasing the general energy of the Indian staff.