Dhaka:Bangladesh has slipped two places to eighth in the latest ICC Test team rankings following their 1-0 series defeat to the West Indies at home. The hosts lost four rating points, bringing their total to 73 points, while the West Indies climbed to sixth place with 78 points, overtaking Bangladesh in the latest rankings update released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Bangladesh had previously reached a historic sixth position after defeating Australia in a Test match in Darwin. However, their performances have since declined, with a defeat in Mackay, a drawn Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi, and the recent home series loss to the West Indies.
Bangladesh's difficulties continued in the two-Test series against the Caribbean side, which ended 1-0 in favor of the visitors. The home team suffered an eight-wicket defeat in the Mirpur Test before the second match in Sylhet concluded in a draw.
In individual rankings, Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy made notable progress, climbing 115 places to reach the 60th position following his record-breaking double century in Sylhet. Meanwhile, left-arm spinner Taijul Islam slipped seven places to 28th in the Test bowling rankings amid recent struggles with form.