Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood have been rewarded for their outstanding performances against New Zealand in the first Test at Basin Reserve, leading to significant progress in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings.
Hazlewood, with 822 rating points, moved up one position to claim fourth place, while Lyon, with 797 rating points, climbed two places to secure sixth position. India’s Jaspit Bumrah continues to lead the list of Test bowlers with 867 rating points.
Hazlewood proved his mettle by taking two wickets in each innings during Australia’s 172-run victory, while Lyon’s standout performance led to a total of 10 wickets, contributing significantly to Australia’s dominance at the Basin Reserve.
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As a result, Australia has four players ranked in the top 12 in the current Test bowlers’ rankings. Captain Pat Cummins holds the fifth position with 811 rating points, while left-arm bowler Mitchell Starc secures the twelfth position, adding to this esteemed quartet.
