Mohammed Siraj becomes No.1 ODI Bowler in the ICC Rankings.

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has risen to the top spot in the latest ICC ODI bowler rankings, which were released on September 20, 2023. This significant jump sees Siraj climbing six positions from his previous seventh place ranking, surpassing Australia’s Josh Hazlewood.

Siraj’s exceptional performance during the Asia Cup was instrumental in his rise to the top of the rankings. His remarkable spell of 6/21 in the final not only secured India’s victory but also catapulted him to the number one position in the ODI bowling rankings. Throughout the tournament, the Hyderabad-born pacer consistently delivered outstanding performances, claiming ten wickets at an impressive average of 12.2.This remarkable showing enabled Siraj to leapfrog renowned bowlers such as Hazlewood, Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, and Mitchell Starc, establishing himself as the world’s premier ODI bowler.