Jasprit Bumrah has become the highest-rated Indian bowler ever in ICC Test rankings, with a career-best 907 points. His stellar performance in the Border Gavaskar Trophy has kept India in contention, highlighting his dominance and consistency on the global stage.

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• Bumrah claimed 30 wickets in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy at an average of 12.83.
• Achieved a career-high 907 ICC rating points, surpassing Ravichandran Ashwin’s peak of 904.
• Currently ranked No. 1 ICC Test bowler, with Josh Hazlewood a distant second at 843 points.
• Bumrah is also a contender for the ICC Cricketer of the Year (Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy) and Test Cricketer of the Year awards.
• His nine-wicket haul at Melbourne solidified his position as the only bowler in Test history with 200+ wickets at an average below 20.
• Historically ranks 17th in ICC’s all-time peak ratings list, led by Sydney Barnes (932) and George Lohmann (931).
• Indian batting star Virat Kohli holds India’s highest-ever ICC Test batting rating of 937, achieved in 2018.
• On the batting front, Yashasvi Jaiswal is the top-ranked Indian at No. 4 with 854 points, his career best.
• Australian captain Pat Cummins praised Bumrah, calling him “the most influential player” and a constant threat.
• Bumrah’s performance emphasizes the significance of consistency, adaptability, and impact in Test cricket.