Indian Cricket Team’s Star Bowler Creates History
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has achieved a remarkable feat in the latest ICC Test bowling rankings. With his exceptional performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Bumrah has reached a record-breaking 907 rating points, surpassing the previous highest rating points achieved by an Indian bowler. This milestone has solidified his position as the top-ranked Test bowler in the world.
A New Benchmark for Indian Bowlers
Bumrah’s achievement has set a new standard for Indian bowlers, as he becomes the first Indian to breach the 907 rating point mark. His impressive performance in the ongoing series has earned him the top spot in the ICC Test bowling rankings, with 30 wickets in 8 innings of 4 matches. This remarkable feat has left other bowlers in his wake, with no one coming close to his rating points.
Impact on the ICC Test Bowling Rankings
Bumrah’s record-breaking performance has had a ripple effect on the ICC Test bowling rankings. Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood have both gained one place, with Hazlewood moving up to second place and Cummins to third. Kagiso Rabada has slipped two places to fourth, while Marco Janson has made a significant jump of six places to capture the fifth position. Ravindra Jadeja remains the second Indian bowler in the top-10 Test bowlers, holding the tenth position.
Top Indian Bowlers with the Highest Rating Points in Test Cricket
- 907 – Jasprit Bumrah (2024)
- 904 – R Ashwin (2016)
- 899 – Ravindra Jadeja (2017)
- 877 – Kapil Dev (1980)
- 859 – Anil Kumble (1994)
- 811 – Vinoo Mankad (1952)
- 806 – Subhash Gupte (1956)