Seales, Chase, Hope on the move in latest ICC rankings

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC):

WEST INDIES cricket received a significant boost this week as several key players made impressive gains in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Player Rankings announced yesterday.

The updates, following the conclusion of the enthralling One-Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan, highlight a team on an upward trajectory.

The most dramatic climb came from young pace sensation Jayden Seales, whose career-best performance has sent shockwaves through the bowling rankings.

Seales’s devastating spell of six wickets for just 18 runs in the series decider against a formidable Pakistani batting line-up has been rightfully rewarded.

The 22-year-old quickly skyrocketed 17 places to break into the world’s top 20, now sitting comfortably at a career-high 19th position. His meteoric rise signals the arrival of a new, potent force in international cricket.

Seales was not the only Windies bowler to make headway. Off-spinning all-rounder Roston Chase also enjoyed a positive move, climbing seven places to 67th in the bowling rankings, underlining his growing value and consistency with the ball.

The good news extended to the batting department, where captain Shai Hope continues to lead from the front. Hope’s masterful, unbeaten 120 in the final ODI, a match-winning knock that sealed the series 2-1 for the hosts, propelled him two places up the charts.

The wicketkeeper-batter is now ranked seventh in the world, solidifying his status as one of the most reliable and prolific batsmen in the 50-over format.