Icc rankings 2023

Hosts Zimbabwe made a strong start to their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 preparations after beating Oman on the first day of warm-up matches. There were also wins for Ireland, West Indies, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka, as teams adjust to the conditions in Harare and Bulawayo. Harry Tector produced the highest score of the day with 149 not out as Ireland chased down 312 against the United States of America (USA), while spin twins Yannic Cariah and Roston Chase bowled West Indies to victory over Scotland. Zimbabwe defeated Oman by 28 runs as Sikandar Raza starred with bat and ball while the UAE beat Nepal off the penultimate ball of their encounter. Tector’s unbeaten century powers Ireland to win Four scores above 40 helped the USA to 312 for six after they were put into bat by Ireland in Bulawayo, with Aaron Jones top scoring with 89. Jones combined with captain Monank Patel for a 125-run partnership after being set up by a 65-run opening stand from Steven Taylor and Sushant Modani. Jones pushed for a century alongside Saiteja Mukkamalla but was dismissed leg before wicket (LBW) for 89 from 87 balls by Andy McBrine, while Mukkamalla ended on 44 not out. In response, Ireland faltered at seven for two before Paul Stirling made 55 off 53 balls to steady the ship, as his side reached the halfway mark of their innings just behind the run rate at 154 for three. Stirling handed the run-scoring baton to Tector who blasted 149 runs from 123 balls to steer I...

The latest ICC Test bowling rankings reveal the dominance of spinners in the top positions. India's Ravichandran Ashwin sits comfortably at the pinnacle of the rankings, showcasing his remarkable skills and consistent performances. Ashwin's ability to extract turns and deceive batsmen has made him a formidable force in Test cricket. Also Read: India's left-arm spinning all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja, is ranked ninth in the Test bowling rankings. Jadeja's skillful variations and accurate line and length have earned him significant success in Test cricket, making him a valuable asset for the Indian team. India's left-arm spinner Axar Patel occupies the thirty-first position in the rankings, while Umesh Yadav sits at the thirty-sixth spot. The duo has made notable contributions to the Indian team with their accurate bowling and ability to exploit favourable conditions. Topping the latest Test all-rounder rankings is India's Ravindra Jadeja, known for his exceptional skills with both bat and ball. Jadeja's consistent performances have earned him the top spot, solidifying his reputation as a valuable asset to the Indian team. Following closely behind is Ravichandran Ashwin, another Indian all-rounder known for his excellent spin bowling and batting prowess. Ashwin's contributions have been instrumental in India's success in Test cricket, and his high ranking reflects his significant impact on the game. Also Read: In fourth place is Axar Patel, who recently made his mark in intern...

Travis Head, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne shatter 39-year-old record as Aussies eat up ICC batting charts Australians have made a big jump in the latest ICC rankings after a victorious final against India in World Test Championship 2023. An Aussie trio has shattered a 39-year-old record with a thumping outing at The Oval. Image Source : AP Australian Cricket Team After successfully lifting the Test championship mace in the final of the World Test Championship 2023, the Aussie batters have eaten up the top of the batting charts in the latest ICC rankings. Australia's 209-run win over India saw them become the only team with all ICC titles available in the world. Travis Head and Before the game kicked off last Wednesday, Marnus Labuschagne was the No.1 Test batter and Steve Smith and Travis Head occupied the 3rd and 6th spots respectively. But after those thunderous tons in the Test final, Smith has pipped A 39-year-old record broken The Aussie trio of Labuschagne(903 ratings), Smith (885) and Head (884) occupy the top three spots now. This becomes the only instance of players from the same country being the top three batters in the ICC rankings after December 1984. At that time, West Indies' trio of Gordon Greenidge, Clive Lloyd, and Larry Gomes took the first, second and third spot in the Test chart, respectively. For India, there were no places gained in the Test chart and Ravi Ashwin remained the World No.1 Test bowler. Scott Boland also got the reward for his lethal ...