Two Pakistani cricketers, Saud Shakeel and Noman Ali, have made significant moves in the latest ICC Men Test Rankings following their outstanding performances against the West Indies. Both players played key roles in Pakistan 127-run victory, putting their team ahead 1-0 in the two-match series.
Saud Shakeel Rise in Batting Rankings
Saud Shakeel has made a notable climb in the batting rankings. His 84 runs in the first innings of the Test match against West Indies earned him three spots in the rankings, moving up to 8th place. This leap brings him ahead of well-known players like Steve Smith and Rishabh Pant.
Saud Shakeel ICC Men’s Test Batting Ranking
| Player | Rating Points | New Rank | Previous Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saud Shakeel | 753 | 8th | 11th |
| Steve Smith | 746 | 9th | 5th |
| Rishabh Pant | 739 | 10th | 6th |
| Joe Root | 895 | 1st | 1st |
| Harry Brook | 876 | 2nd | 2nd |
Noman Ali Breakthrough in Bowler Rankings
Noman Ali has also broken into the top 10 bowlers in the ICC rankings after his remarkable performance, taking six wickets in the first Test. This performance boosted his ranking to 10th, with a rating of 761, showing his growing influence in Test cricket.
Noman Ali ICC Men’s Test Bowler Ranking
| Player | Rating Points | New Rank | Previous Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noman Ali | 761 | 10th | 11th |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 908 | 1st | 1st |
| Pat Cummins | 841 | 2nd | 2nd |
| Kagiso Rabada | 837 | 3rd | 3rd |
Other Notable Rankings Moves
Apart from Shakeel and Noman Ali, other players also saw significant movements in the rankings. Pakistan’s Sajid Khan climbed 18 places to rank 23rd, while Jomel Warrican from the West Indies moved up 12 places after his 10-wicket haul in the same match.
Notable Players’ Rankings Movement
| Player | Rating Points | New Rank | Previous Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sajid Khan | 621 | 23rd | 41st |
| Jomel Warrican | 521 | 41st | 53rd |
ICC Men Test All-Rounders Ranking
In the all-rounders’ category, there was no change in the top 10 rankings. India’s Ravindra Jadeja continues to hold the top spot with 400 rating points, followed by Marco Jansen from South Africa and Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan.
Table: Top 3 ICC Men Test All-Rounders
| Player | Rating Points | New Rank | Previous Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravindra Jadeja | 400 | 1st | 1st |
| Marco Jansen | 294 | 2nd | 2nd |
| Mehidy Hasan | 263 | 3rd | 3rd |
Pakistan Growing Influence in Test Cricket
The recent performances of Saud Shakeel and Noman Ali are a testament to Pakistan’s rising influence in world Test cricket. Their ranking improvements reflect their exceptional performances and the growing strength of Pakistan’s cricket team in the international arena. As the team continues to perform well, more players are expected to make their way up the rankings.
