Australia’s Starc displaces Jansen at top of ICC test bowling rankings
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has moved to the top of the ICC test bowling rankings, reclaiming top spot from South African all-rounder Marco Jansen.
Starc was the leading wicket-taker in the recently concluded series in South Africa, picking up 15 wickets in three tests.
Although Australia lost the final test to lose a thrilling series 2-1, Starc finished with nine wickets in the match which included a first-innings haul of 6-72.
Jansen had claimed the top position in the bowlers’ and all-rounders’ rankings only last week after a superb performance with the bat and ball in the second test, before being displaced by the 36-year-old Australian.
South Africa’s Simon Harmer, who was named Player of the Match after the spinner claimed his maiden 10-wicket match haul in the third test, climbed nine places to seventh.
Published on Nov 04, 2026
