ICC Test ranking: Bumrah reaches bowling pinnacle as Boxing Day drama looms

Bumrah achieved the joint-highest rating ever by an Indian player, equalling the record held by spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the ICC Ranking for bowlers

Jasprit Bumrah, India’s pace maestro, received a monumental boost ahead of the Boxing Day Test, equalling Ravichandran Ashwin's record for the highest rating ever achieved by an Indian player in the ICC Rankings for Bowlers. With a staggering 904 rating points, Bumrah stands atop the world, consolidating his dominance in the cricketing arena.

 

The achievement follows Bumrah’s sensational performance in the drawn third Test at Brisbane, where his fiery 9/94 propelled him into cricketing history. As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy shifts to Melbourne, Bumrah has a golden opportunity to surpass Ashwin’s mark, a record the legendary spinner set in December 2016. 

 

 

The Chase Behind Bumrah

 

South Africa’s pace sensation Kagiso Rabada (856) and Australia’s ever-reliable Josh Hazlewood (852) trail Bumrah in second and third place respectively. However, the Indian spearhead has widened the gap, reaffirming his position as the world’s premier fast bowler. 

ICC Test Rankings
Pos	Team	Players	Rating	Career Best Rating
1	India	JaspritBumrah	904	904 v Australia at Brisbane 2024
2	South Africa	Kagiso Rabada	856	902 v Australia at Gqeberha 2018
3	Australia	Josh Hazlewood	852	864 v India at Bengaluru 2017
4	Australia	Pat Cummins	822	914 v England at Old Trafford 2019
5	India	Ravichandran Ashwin	789	904 v England at Mumbai 2016
6	New Zealand	Matt Henry	782	782 v England at Hamilton 2024
7	Australia	Nathan Lyon	770	801 v New Zealand at Christchurch 2024
8	Sri Lanka	Prabath Jayasuriya	768	801 v New Zealand at Galle 2024
9	Pakistan	Noman Ali	759	759 v England at Rawalpindi 2024
10	India	Ravindra Jadeja	755	899 v Australia at Ranchi 2017

 

  Travis Head Shines Bright Among Batters

 

  Australia’s Travis Head continues his meteoric rise in the ICC Test Rankings for Batters, climbing to fourth place with 825 points. The charismatic left-hander dazzled in the ongoing series against India, smashing an electrifying 152 at the Gabba to back up his century in Adelaide.

 

While Head is catching up, England's duo of Joe Root (895) and Harry Brook (876), along with New Zealand's Kane Williamson (867), still hold the top three positions. Meanwhile, Steve Smith’s commanding century at the Gabba has propelled him back into the top-10, marking his resurgence.

 

Jadeja Rules the All-Rounder Chart

  

  India’s Ravindra Jadeja remains the undisputed king of all-rounders with 424 rating points. His consistent brilliance continues to underline his importance in India’s Test setup. Australian skipper Pat Cummins also made strides, reclaiming his spot in the all-rounder top-10 after his all-round heroics of four wickets and a vital 42 runs at Brisbane.  Check Latest news on Champions Trophy 2025 here 

Bumrah Test wickets in different countries
Host Country	Span	Mat	Inns	Overs	Mdns	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Avg	Econ	SR	5w
in Australia	2018-2024	10	20	362.5	99	909	53	6/33	9/86	17.15	2.5	41	3
in England	2018-2022	9	17	357	86	972	37	5/64	9/110	26.27	2.72	57.8	2
in India	2021-2024	12	23	278.5	68	808	47	6/45	9/91	17.19	2.89	35.5	2
in New Zealand	2020-2020	2	4	61.4	12	190	6	3/62	5/101	31.66	3.08	61.6	0
in South Africa	2018-2024	8	15	265.3	48	789	38	6/61	8/86	20.76	2.97	41.9	3
in West Indies	2019-2019	2	4	49.1	15	120	13	6/27	7/58	9.23	2.44	22.6	2