LONDON: England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has surged to fifth place in the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings following his impressive performances in the recent Test series against Pakistan. Robinson's efforts at Lord's, where he claimed a total of eight wickets, contributed significantly to England's series victory, earning him consecutive Player of the Match awards.

According to International Cricket Council, Robinson's ascent marks his return to the top five for the first time since July 2023. While Australia's Mitchell Starc remains the top-ranked Test bowler, Robinson's rise exemplifies the dynamic changes occurring just outside the top 10, with notable advancements by bowlers from Sri Lanka, England, and Pakistan.

In the realm of Test batting, England's Harry Brook maintains his position as the No.1 ranked batter, despite modest scores in the recent Test. Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis and Pakistan's Saud Shakeel have also made gains, with Mendis entering the top 10 and Shakeel climbing to 18th.

The latest T20I rankings reveal shifts as well, with South Africa's Dewald Brevis moving to fourth among batters, and Afghanistan's Rashid Khan retaining his spot as the leading T20I bowler. These updates reflect the ongoing competitive performances on the international cricket stage.