Pakistan Bowlers Dominate ICC Rankings, Noman Ali Spins His Way Into The Top 10
Noman Ali's Exceptional Performance Against West Indies (Source: @TheRealPCB/x.com)
After a long struggle, Pakistan cricket is coming back with their dominance. In a commanding display, they defeated the West Indies by an impressive 127 runs in the first Test of the two-match series, signaling their strong return to form.
Among this win, spinner Noman Ali has made headlines by entering the top 10 ICC Test bowler’s rankings for the first time in their career.
Noman Ali Enters Into Top 10 In Test Bowler’s List
In the recently ended Test match against West Indies, the Pakistani side showcased immense domination with the ball. The spinners nailed the game with their spin magic. Among them, spinnet Noman Ali grabbed the attention. While bowling in the first innings, the Pakistani Spinner secured an impressive five-wicket haul and in the second innings, he secured another crucial scalp. He ended the match with a stellar tally of 6/81.
That spell gave a massive boost to Ali’s career. With a stunning rise to 9th place, he knocked Australia’s Scott Boland out of the top 10 position . That is an incredible boost to his career. This marked his first entry in the prestigious list.
Sajid Kan’s Noticeable Rise On The List
Just not Noman Ali, the other Pakistani bowlers unleashed their magic on the field and Sajid Khan is one of them. While bowling in the first innings, he shined with a four-wicket haul and registered an exceptional five-wicket haul in the second innings. He ended the Test match with an impressive spell of 9/115.
That spell has been recorded as one of the best Test performances of his career. With his remarkable effort, he soared up the rankings, jumping 18 spots to claim the 23rd position. With that spell, he surpassed great bowlers worldwide like Ollie Robinson, Mohammed Siraj, and many others.
In that match, an ace Pakistani middle-order batter Saud Shakeel showcased excellence and played an impactful innings of 84 runs in a crucial point. This remarkable innings not only enhanced his career but also propled him into the top 10 of the ICC Test batters’ rankings. By surpassing Steve Smith, Shakeel climbed to the 8th position, achieving an extraordinary milestone.