West Indies Cricketers Make Significant Gains in ICC Rankings
Test Bowling Rankings
Jomel Warrican is now the West Indies’ third highest ranked Test bowler
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – For the second time in a week, West Indies left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican has made a significant leap in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings and is now rated among the top 25 bowlers in the world.
The 32-year-old Warrican jumped 16 spots and is now ranked 25th following his match-winning haul of nine for 70 in the recently concluded second Test against Pakistan in Multan, which the visitors won by 120 runs.
It helped him end the two-match series with 19 wickets, following his 10-wicket haul in the opening Test, in which Pakistan won by 127 runs.
It is Warrican’s highest-ever ranking, and he is now the third highest-ranked West Indian behind Kemar Roach (18th) and Jayden Seales, who is ranked 12th after leapfrogging Alzarri Joseph (34th) and Jason Holder (36th).
Fellow spinner Gudakesh Motie also increased in the rankings, jumping six spots to 58th after capturing five wickets in the second Test.
Shamar Joseph, ranked 54th, is the only West Indian bowler in the top 100.
Test Batting Rankings
West Indies Test captain Kraigg Brathwaite leaped eight spots in the Test batting rankings and is now ranked 44th to be the only West Indian in the top 50.
Brathwaite scored an impressive 52 in the second innings of the second Test, ending a run of low scores and helping his side win their first Test in Pakistan in over 30 years.
Conclusion
The recent performances of West Indies cricketers have led to significant gains in the ICC rankings. Jomel Warrican’s impressive bowling display has earned him a top-25 ranking, while Kraigg Brathwaite’s batting has propelled him into the top 50. These developments are a positive sign for the West Indies team as they look to build on their recent successes.
FAQs
* What is Jomel Warrican’s new ranking in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings?
+ Jomel Warrican is now ranked 25th in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings.
* Who are the top-ranked West Indian bowlers in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings?
+ Kemar Roach is ranked 18th, Jayden Seales is ranked 12th, and Jomel Warrican is ranked 25th.
* Who is the only West Indian bowler in the top 100 of the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings?
+ Shamar Joseph is ranked 54th.