DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov 11, CMC – Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican and top order batter Amir Jangoo have made big jumps in the latest ICC Test rankings following standout performances in the just concluded Test series against Bangladesh.
For the first time in his career, the 34-year-old Warrican is among the top 20 bowlers in the world after moving up 11 spots to 19th and is now the West Indies’ highest ranked Test bowler.
In the two-match series against Bangladesh, Warrican finished as the highest wicket taker with 16 wickets at an average of 16.50 and an economy rate of 2.57.
His nine-wicket haul in the opening Test helped the Windies to an eight-wicket victory over the hosts, which helped them to claim the series.
Warrican is tied with fast bowler Shamar Joseph, who moved down one spot after a disappointing tour that saw him take just five wickets.
Veteran Kemar Roach, who did not feature on the tour, moved down one place to 23rd, Jayden Seales also moved down a spot to 29th, while Alzarri Joseph, who was not part of the squad, moved one space down to 37th.
Medium pacer Justin Greaves moved up two spots to 54th, while Roston Chase dropped one spot to 63rd.
Among the batters, Jangoo rose an impressive 28 spots and is now ranked 62nd in the world.
Jangoo was the third highest run scorer in the series against Bangladesh with 172 runs in his three innings, including a century, at an average of 86.
Greaves remains the highest ranked West Indies batter on the list having remained at 38th.
Shai Hope, who was rested for the series, is next highest despite dropping three spots to 45th, while Kavem Hodge, who finished as the second highest run scorer in the series with 181 runs at an average of 60.33, climbed 12 spots to 52nd.
Brandon King remains at 59th, John Campbell dropped two spots to 63rd, Kevin Wickham is ranked 79th and Chase is 80th after dropping six spots.
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