New Delhi: Six players from the Sri Lankan squad have risen significantly in the latest ICC Men’s Test Rankings, following their dramatic eight-wicket victory against England at the Oval. Skipper Dhananjaya de Silva, all-rounder Kamindu Mendis, and opener Pathum Nissanka led Sri Lanka to a memorable win.
De Silva, who top-scored for Sri Lanka in the first innings of the Test with an elegant 69, has risen three places to 13th overall in the men’s Test rankings for batters, setting a new career best for himself.
Mendis jumped six places to be 19th in overall batters’ rankings following a half-century, while Nissanka has gained a whopping 42 spots to be 39th after making 64 and 127 not out against England.
In terms of bowlers’ rankings, Sri Lanka pacer Vishwa Fernando is leading the way by gaining 13 spots to move to equal 31st following five wickets at the Oval. Teammates Lahiru Kumara (up 10 places to 32nd) and Milan Rathnayake (up 26 spots to equal 84th) also make big gains.
What’s New in the Upcoming Kapil Sharma Comedy Show on a Streaming Platform?
For England, premier batter Joe Root has held on to his spot as the top-ranked Test batter despite scores of just 13 and 12 at The Oval. His team-mate Harry Brook has fallen seven places to 12th position after scores of 19 and three in the same game.
Stand-in skipper Ollie Pope gained seven places to be at equal 27th following a century in the first innings, while wicket-keeper Jamie Smith jumps six spots to equal 30th after a quickfire half-century in the second innings. England quick Olly Stone (up 13 places to 74th) improves on the back of his three scalps in the first innings of the Test.
In the men’s T20I rankings, following Australia’s 3-0 win over Scotland, skipper Mitch Marsh (up two spots to equal 17th) and keeper Josh Inglis (up 28 places to 23rd) have made gains in the batters’ list. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa gains one place to move to seventh on the T20I rankings for bowlers, while Scotland’s Bradley Currie gains 20 spots to be 49th on the same list.
For more updates Subscribe to Media Eye News
–IANS
