Bangladesh and India Players See Significant Gains in ICC Rankings after Cricket Test Series

Strategic Insights -

The Bangladesh Cricket Team saw significant improvements in the ICC rankings after their test series against India in Chennai. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto rose 14 places to 48th position, while pacer Hasan Mahmud gained five places to 44th among bowlers. Other notable gainers from the team include Shakib Al Hassan, who moved up one place to 43rd among batters, and Taskin Ahmed, who rose eight places to 66th among bowlers.

Meanwhile, Indian players Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, and Ravichandran Ashwin also saw significant gains in the rankings after compiling centuries against Bangladesh. Pant re-entered the rankings in sixth position, Gill moved up from fifth to a career-best 14th position, and Ashwin gained seven places to 72nd position.

Key Takeaways:

  • Najmul Hossain Shanto rose 14 places to 48th position in the batting rankings.
  • Hasan Mahmud gained five places to 44th among bowlers.
  • Shakib Al Hassan moved up one place to 43rd among batters.
  • Taskin Ahmed rose eight places to 66th among bowlers.
  • Rishabh Pant re-entered the rankings in sixth position.
  • Shubman Gill moved up from fifth to a career-best 14th position.
  • Ravichandran Ashwin gained seven places to 72nd position.
  • Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja's decisive 199-run first innings partnership helped India achieve a 280-run victory.
  • Jadeja moved up three places to 37th position in the batting rankings.
  • Ashwin consolidated his position at the top of the bowling rankings by gaining one rating point.
  • Jadeja moved up one spot to sixth position after finishing with five wickets in the match.

Statistics:

  • Najmul Hossain Shanto's overall batting ranking: 48th.
  • Hasan Mahmud's overall bowling ranking: 44th.
  • Shakib Al Hassan's overall batting ranking: 43rd.
  • Taskin Ahmed's overall bowling ranking: 66th.
  • Rishabh Pant's overall batting ranking: 6th.
  • Shubman Gill's overall batting ranking: 14th.
  • Ravichandran Ashwin's overall bowling ranking: 72nd.
  • Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja's first innings partnership score: 199 runs.
  • India's overall victory margin: 280 runs.
  • Ravindra Jadeja's overall bowling ranking: 6th.
  • Ashwin's overall all-round points: 370.
  • Jadeja's overall all-round points: 475.

Sources:

  • BSS (Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha) News Release.
  • ICC (International Cricket Council) Rankings Release.