Noman Ali climbs to career-best spot in ICC Test bowling rankings

Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Nauman Ali has surged to second in the ICC Test bowling rankings, closing in on top spot-holder Jasprit Bumrah following his impressive display in the opening Test against South Africa.

The 37-year-old gained four spots to achieve a career-best 853 rating points, overtaking South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada, who slipped to fifth.

India’s Bumrah continues to hold the top position, while New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy occupies third place.

Left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi has also climbed up the ICC Test bowling rankings, moving three spots to reach 19th position with 661 points.

Spinner Sajid Khan retained his 21st spot, while Mohammad Abbas and Naseem Shah held their places at 27th and 34th, respectively.

Hasan Ali maintained his 42nd position, alongside Abrar Ahmed, who remains 48th. However, pacer Khurram Shahzad slipped two places to 66th, and Aamer Jamal dropped three spots to 74th.

Meanwhile, Mir Hamza and Salman Agha fell four and one places to 95th and 96th, respectively, while Zahid Mahmood also went down three places to 100th.