New Delhi. On Tuesday, July 12, the first match of the 3-match T20 series was played between India and England (Ind Vs England). In this match, Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bowl. India won this match unilaterally and Jasprit Bumrah had a big contribution in making it a one-sided match. While bowling, Jasprit Bumrah sent 6 English batsmen to the pavilion for 19 runs. This was Bumrah’s best performance so far in ODI cricket. Apart from this, Bumrah has also become the highest wicket-taker in a match against England.
We have a new No.1 ranked bowler in the @MRFWorldwide ICC Men’s Player Rankings for ODIs https://t.co/u4BCOmoOFh
— ICC (@ICC) July 13, 2022
Bumrah becomes number 1 bowler
After this stellar performance of Bumrah with England, he is also seen getting a wonderful gift. Actually, the ICC released a fresh data on Wednesday and it was about the ranking of bowlers in ODI cricket. According to this ranking, currently Jasprit Bumrah has become the world’s No. 1 bowler in ODI cricket. Earlier, New Zealand’s Trent Boult was the best bowler in ODI cricket but Bumrah’s stellar performances with England have cemented himself in the first place.
Bumrah’s Trent Boult has slipped to second place in this ranking released by the ICC. Apart from him, Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Afridi is at number three.