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Noman, Sajid move up in ICC rankings
The ICC Test rankings have seen significant movement this week, as Pakistan's spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan earned notable advancements following their outstanding performances in the recent Test series against the West Indies.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to announce the squad for the upcoming Tri-Nation Series and Champions Trophy 2025 within the next two days.The selection for both tournaments has been finalized following comprehensive consultations with national selectors.
Pakistan's spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan made significant strides in the latest ICC Test rankings, while key players, including Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi, suffered setbacks following recent performances.
The latest ICC Test rankings have brought significant changes, with Pakistan's spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan making notable strides after their stellar performances against the West Indies.Noman's impressive haul of 16 wickets in the two-match series propelled him to a career-best fifth place in the ICC Test bowler rankings,
According to reports from Cricket Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to announce the squads for both the Champions Trophy and the Tri-Series within the first few days of February.
Spinner Jomel Warrican took five wickets as the West Indies won a Test match in Pakistan on Monday for the first time in nearly 35 years.The West Indies won the second Test in Multan by 120 runs on day three to draw the series 1-1.
Tilak Varma, who is 22, has a good chance of going past Babar Azam to become the youngest to top the ICC T20I batting rankings.
Noman, Warrican attain career bests in ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images) Left-arm spinners and Jomel Warrican have attained career best positions in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after outstanding performances in the second Test between Pakistan and the West Indies in Multan.
Indian batter Tilak Varma has risen to career-best no. 2 position in the ICC men's T20I ranking and could become the youngest ever number one soon.
Sanju Samson who has been struggling to counter the England pacers, slipped 12 places to the 29th spot in the ICC T20I batter rankings.
West Indies completed a commanding 120-run victory over Pakistan in the second Test of the series, leveling the two-match series 1-1.Chasing a target of 254, Pakistan struggled against the West Indies' spinners,
Former player Ahmed Shehzad has slammed the national side for their performance in Multan. It was the West Indies' first Test win in Pakistan in 35 years.