 Dhoni sniffs top spot in ICC rankings
7th Jul 2008 23:01 IST
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Meanwhile, Australian Nathan Bracken took over the number one position from Daniel Vettori of New Zealand in the bowlers' list, which does not include any Indian in the top 20.
Bracken rose to number one following his impressive performance in the series against the West Indies.
Muttiah Muralitharan's 11-wicket haul in the Asia Cup sees him rise seven slots to seventh place while fellow spinner Ajantha Mendis, whose 6/13 in the Asia Cup final wrecked India's batting line-up, jumped up a remarkable 65 places to 85th position.
The ODI Player Rankings for all-rounders has Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik at the top even though a quiet Asia Cup for Shahid Afridi sees him drop two places to fourth, allowing Jacob Oram and Jacques Kallis to move up one position and within touching distance of the first place.
Australia also consolidated its lead in the ICC ODI Championship table, moving two rating points clear of its nearest rival South Africa following its 5-0 demolition of the West Indies. |
