Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has climbed to 5th place in the latest ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings, reaching a career-high 801 rating points. This marks a significant achievement for Jayasuriya, who debuted in Test cricket in 2022 and quickly established himself as one of Sri Lanka’s premier bowlers.
Jayasuriya’s rise in the rankings is attributed to his impressive performances in recent Test series, where his wicket-taking abilities have been pivotal. Known for his exceptional control, flight, and turn on subcontinent pitches, he has consistently delivered match-winning spells, making him a key figure in Sri Lanka’s bowling attack
The ICC rankings update follows the conclusion of the first Test between Bangladesh and West Indies, which also saw other changes in the rankings. India’s Jasprit Bumrah has reclaimed the top spot as the No. 1 Test bowler, moving up two places. South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada and Australia’s Josh Hazlewood are ranked second and third, respectively
In addition to Jayasuriya, another Sri Lankan bowler, Asitha Fernando, has made strides in the rankings and now holds the 14th position. His steady rise highlights Sri Lanka’s growing depth in fast and spin bowling, a critical component as the team competes in the World Test Championship and other upcoming international fixtures
Jayasuriya’s achievement is particularly noteworthy as he becomes one of the highest-ranked Sri Lankan bowlers in recent history, following in the footsteps of legendary cricketers like Muttiah Muralitharan and Rangana Herath. His rise also offers hope for Sri Lanka as they aim to rebuild their Test team and contend with the top cricketing nations on the global stage.
