Noman Ali's Leap in ICC Rankings: The Rise of Test Excellence

Pakistan's Noman Ali ascended to second in the ICC Men's Test Rankings after a stellar ten-wicket performance against South Africa. His astonishing rise places him 29 points behind Jasprit Bumrah. Fellow compatriots including Shaheen Afridi also climbed the ranks, while various players across formats saw movements in their standings.

Pakistan spinner Noman Ali has achieved a career-high second spot in the ICC Men's Test Rankings with an extraordinary ten-wicket haul against South Africa at Lahore. This stellar display places him just 29 points short of surpassing India's renowned pacer, Jasprit Bumrah.

With a total of 853 rating points, Noman's rise bolsters Pakistan's presence on the global cricket stage. Joining him in this upward trajectory is Shaheen Afridi, who climbed to 19th place after a commendable performance in the same match, showcasing Pakistan's growing dominance in Test cricket.

The rankings shift wasn't limited to bowlers alone. Pakistan's batting talents, including Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, and Salman Agha, have advanced following their notable performances against South Africa. Concurrently, Australian and English players have seen ranking gains in white-ball cricket thanks to their recent international victories. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)