Mitchell Starc Becomes No. 1 ICC Test Bowler After 10-Wicket Haul
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has reached the number one spot in the ICC Test bowling rankings following a dominant 10-wicket performance against Bangladesh. Several other international cricketers also saw significant shifts in their rankings due to recent match performances.
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Copy Link X WhatsApp Share By Press Trust of India Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has attained the No. 1 position in the ICC Test rankings for the first time in his career after his 10-wicket haul in Mackay helped win the second match of their ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh.
The 36-year-old left-armer grabbed six for 12 and four for 39 to star in the innings and 51-run victory, overtaking Matt Henry and Jasprit Bumrah, whom he leads by 10 rating points.
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