Last Update on: August 2nd, 2023 at 02:27 pm
Stuart Broad has grabbed the 4th spot in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers after his marvelous performance in Ashes 2023. Stuart Broad announced his retirement from international cricket during the thrilling Ashes Test series.
The right-arm pacer hunted 22 wickets across 5 matches at an average of 28.41 in Ashes 2023. The 37-year-old also finished as the top wicket-taker for England in the series. Overall, Stuart Broad followed Mitchell Starc with the most 23 wickets.
Stuart Broad Grabs 4th Spot In ICC Test Rankings For Bowlers
After his astonishing bowling show in Ashes 2023, Stuart Broad has reached the 4th spot in the latest ICC Test bowler rankings. He has jumped four spots to feature among the top five bowlers in international cricket.
Some other England bowlers who improved their Test rankings after Ashes 2023 are Mark Wood and Chris Woakes. With 14 scalps in 3 games in Ashes 2023, Wood has now reached 21st rank by jumping two spots. Chris Woakes, who won the Player of the Series award with 19 wickets in 3 games, has jumped 8 spots to grab the 21 spot in the ICC rankings for bowlers.
Joe Root Climbs To 2nd Spot In ICC Rankings
Some England batters also gained impressive promotions in ICC Test rankings. England batsman Joe Root is now the 2nd ranked Test batsman in the latest rankings. He has moved up 1 spot. Kane Williamson is still the top-ranked ICC Test batsman.
Harry Brook, who hit 363 runs in Ashes 2023, has jumped two places to snatch the 9th spot. English wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow has gained two places to take the 17th spot. England Opener Zak Crawley has reached the 29th spot from his previous 35th rank.
Steve Smith Is Now 3rd Rank Test Batsman
Among the Australian team, Steve Smith is now the 3rd best ICC Test batsman. With 373 runs in Ashes 2023 including a century, Smith has improved his previous 6th rank. Usman Khawaja, who slammed the most 496 runs in Ashes 2023, climbed to the 7th spot from his previous 8th.
Australia pacer Mitchell Starc, who emerged as the leading wicket-taker in Ashes 2023, has jumped two spots to grab the 12th rank in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers. Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin owns the top spot.
Meanwhile, Ashes 2023 series ended in a 2-2 draw. Australia won the 1st Test by 2 wickets and the 2nd Test by 43 runs. Later, England won the 3rd Test by 3 scalps and the 5th Test by 49 runs. The 4th Test ended in a draw.
