Abbas makes it into top 3 in ICC Test bowlers ranking

Australia series hero Mohammad Abbas has made it to top 3 spot in latest ICC test bowlers rankings, up from 14.

Taking just 10 Test matches to reach the third ranking, the Pakistani bowler started the series against Australia on number 21 and is now only behind South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada and England’s James Anderson.

The 28-year-old also crossed 800 rating points, matching Yasir Shah and South Africa all-rounder Vernon Philander who also reached the milestone in 10 Tests.