Two Bangladeshi shine in the latest ICC ODI bowlers rankings
After impressive performances in the 2 matches completed
against Sri Lanka, two Bangladeshi rises during latest ICC ODI bowlers’
rankings announced by ICC on Wednesday.
New Zealand's prime fast bowler Trent Boult still occupies the
number 1 spot. He has not played any ODI matches so far in 2021. Bangladeshi
young spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz climbs to number 2 in the bowler’s rankings. He
has been exceptional in the first two ODI matches against Sri Lanka.
During the first ODI, he grabbed 4 for 30 and then took 3
wickets in the second match to help Bangladesh register comfortable wins.
Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman slips down one place to
number 3. He has not performed according to the level. Matt Henry, Jasprit
Bumrah, Kagiso Rabada, Chris Woakes, and Josh Hazlewood maintained their respective
positions of numbers 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
Bangladeshi left-arm pacer Musftizur Rahman climbed up 8
places to number 9th in the bowlers’ rankings. Along with Miraz, the
pacer played important roles in helping Bangladesh register easy wins over Sri
Lanka in the first two ODIs so far. He took 3 for 34 during the opening ODI and
then performed brilliantly with figures of 3 for 16.
Australian pacer Pat Cummins slips down to number 10th
in the rankings. Miraz and Rahman shown tremendous skills as Bangladesh posted
respectable totals of 257 and 246 in the first ODI matches.
Miraz became the 3rd Bangladeshi after Shakib AL Hasan
and Mortaza to be in the top two bowlers’ rankings. Both Miraz and Rahman would
be looking to continue their brilliant form for the 3rd ODI match to
be played on 28th May.
In the batting department, Mushfiqur Rahim climbs to number
14th ranking with match-winning knocks in both matches. Virat Kohli
and Rohit Sharma maintained the top two spots in the batting rankings.
Here we look at the latest ICC ODI bowlers rankings.
1.
Trent Boult (New Zealand)- 737
2.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh)- 725
3.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afghanistan)- 708
4.
Matt Henry (New Zealand)- 691
5.
Jasprit Bumrah (India)- 690
6.
Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)- 666
7.
Chris Woakes (England)- 665
8.
Josh Hazelwood (Australia)- 660
9.
Musftizur Rahman (Bangladesh)- 652
10.
Pat Cummins ( Australia)- 646
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