Starc Dethrones Bumrah as No1 Test Bowler
Starc ends Jasprit Bumrah’s long reign at No. 1 after rising on recent Test performances, while Matt Henry moves to third, the ICC said.
- On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc officially became the world's number one Test bowler in the latest ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings, marking the first time in his career he has reached the top spot.
- A 10-wicket haul in Mackay during the ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh powered Starc's ascent, earning him Player of the Match and Player of the Series honors in the process.
- Starc surpassed India pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who held the top spot for a combined 697 days but saw his latest reign last just two months, while New Zealand's Matt Henry moved to third.
- Australia captain Pat Cummins rose to fourth after taking six wickets against Bangladesh, while fellow Australian Nathan Lyon climbed to 10th and England's Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue made significant ranking gains.
- In the batting rankings, Harry Brook and Joe Root maintain their top two positions, while India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant returned to the top 10 for the first time in a year after scoring a rapid half-century.
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Australia 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 […]
Jasprit Bumrah loses No.1 Test bowling rank; here's who dethroned the Indian after two years
Jasprit Bumrah's long reign ended after his absence from recent matches with Mitchell Starc claiming the world's top Test bowler ranking for the first time. Starc achieved this milestone with a remarkable 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh. Rishabh Pant made significant gains in the Test batting rankings. Ravindra Jadeja continues to hold the No.1 all-rounder position.
Jasprit Bumrah's reign as the number one Test bowler has ended. Australia's Mitchell Starc has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Test bowling rankings for the first time after taking 10 wickets in the Mackay Test against Bangladesh. Bumrah has slipped to second, while New Zealand's Matt Henry has dropped to third. Rishabh Pant has made a significant jump in the batting rankings.
Mitchell Starc Dethrones Jasprit Bumrah To Become Number One Test Bowler in Latest ICC Rankings | 🏏 LatestLY
Mitchell Starc has soared to the top of the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings, dethroning India's Jasprit Bumrah after a sensational 10-wicket performance against Bangladesh in Mackay. This marks a career-first for the Australian quick, who achieved this milestone by capitalizing on Bumrah's absence due to a left-knee injury. 🏏 Mitchell Starc Dethrones Jasprit Bumrah To Become Number One Test Bowler in Latest ICC Rankings.
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