January 1, 2025: In a historic moment for Indian cricket, Jasprit Bumrah has achieved a significant milestone in the ICC Test Bowler Rankings. On Wednesday, Bumrah surpassed Ravichandran Ashwin’s landmark of 904 rating points to become the highest-ranked Indian Test bowler in ICC rankings history, with 907 points. This achievement places him at joint-17th in the all-time list alongside England’s Derek Underwood.
Bumrah’s exceptional performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been the driving force behind this ranking. His brilliant showing in the Melbourne Test (MCG), where he claimed nine wickets, has helped him consolidate his position as the No. 1 Test bowler in the most recent rankings update. His remarkable control and relentless pace have made him one of the standout bowlers of the current era.
Pat Cummins (Australia’s Test Captain) saw a notable rise in the rankings. Following his impressive performance in the Boxing Day Test against India, where he claimed six wickets and played a crucial 90-run knock, Cummins gained 15 rating points. He moved up one place to secure the No. 3 spot in the Test bowling rankings. Additionally, Cummins now holds third place in the Test All-Rounder Rankings.
Marco Jansen (South Africa) also enjoyed a significant ranking jump. The young pacer, who took seven wickets in South Africa’s victory over Pakistan in the Centurion Boxing Day Test, climbed six places to reach fifth in the bowling rankings. This is the first time Jansen has crossed the 800-rating points threshold.
Aiden Markram’s solid performance (scoring 89 and 37 runs) in the same match saw him rise back into the top 20 batters, marking a successful return to form as South Africa secured their place in the ICC Test Championship final.
This update highlights the ongoing shifts and milestones in international cricket, with players across formats making their mark. Bumrah’s rise is a particularly historic achievement, solidifying his reputation as one of the premier fast bowlers in world cricket.
