Wednesday, 27th May 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 27th May 2026, 4:05 PM
The national cricket team of Bangladesh received highly encouraging news on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha. Following their historic, newly concluded away series victory against Pakistan—in which the Tigers secured a comprehensive 2-0 whitewash—several prominent Bangladeshi cricketers have achieved significant advancements in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Test Player Rankings. The updated classifications reflect the team’s exceptional individual and collective performances during the two-match series, which forms a vital part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle.
Bangladesh’s batting lineup saw substantial rewards after displaying resilience and tactical maturity against the Pakistani bowling attack. Veteran top-order batsman Mushfiqur Rahim emerged as one of the most prominent movers in the global rankings. Throughout the two Test matches, the experienced batsman accumulated a series-best total of 259 runs across his four completed innings. This run-scoring feat enabled him to climb 10 positions, successfully anchoring himself at the 16th spot in the world Test batting rankings.
Concurrently, wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das registered an equally impressive ascent. Das compiled an aggregate of 239 runs across the series, playing pivotal roles in rebuilding innings under pressure. His contributions allowed him to surge forward by 14 places, elevating his global positioning to the 24th rank. The dual progress of these seasoned players underlines a period of sustained stability for the national team’s middle order.
The bowling department, which was instrumental in dismantling Pakistan’s batting line-up across both Test fixtures, has been heavily acknowledged in the latest rating update. Left-arm orthodox spinner Taijul Islam led the charge by moving up two positions to claim the 11th spot in the global Test bowling rankings. In addition to this positional rise, Taijul achieved a personal milestone by securing a new career-high rating point tally of 732, validating his status as an elite red-ball specialist.
The support cast also registered noteworthy vertical movement:
Mehidy Hasan Miraz: The off-spinner advanced two positions in the bowling charts, securing the 25th spot globally.
Nahid Rana: The young fast bowler, who consistently dismantled the opposition with raw pace, leaped 10 places forward to settle at the 54th position.
Taijul Islam’s individual achievements were not restricted solely to his primary discipline. The left-arm spinner also enjoyed an upward trajectory in the ICC Test All-Rounder Rankings, gaining three positions to place 29th worldwide. This multifaceted growth further emphasizes the expanding tactical depth available to the team management.
| Player Name | Discipline / Category | New Rank | Positional Change | Notable Series Statistics |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | Batting Rankings | 16th | Up 10 places | 259 runs scored in 4 innings |
| Litton Das | Batting Rankings | 24th | Up 14 places | 239 runs scored in the series |
| Taijul Islam | Bowling Rankings | 11th | Up 2 places | Career-best rating points achieved |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | Bowling Rankings | 25th | Up 2 places | Key economic spells |
| Nahid Rana | Bowling Rankings | 54th | Up 10 places | Crucial pace breakthroughs |
| Taijul Islam | All-Rounder Rankings | 29th | Up 3 places | All-round contributions |
| Khurram Shahzad | Bowling Rankings (PAK) | 49th | Re-entered | Positive takeaway for Pakistan |
Despite suffering a clean sweep on their home turf, the Pakistan national team found a minor positive takeaway through their pace bowling ranks. Fast bowler Khurram Shahzad made notable progress by ascending to the 49th position in the global Test bowling rankings. His individual efforts stood as a solitary bright spot in an otherwise challenging series for the host nation, which ultimately saw Bangladesh claim the definitive 2-0 series whitewash.
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