Sylhet:Dhaka Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy has made a significant leap in the ICC Test batting rankings, climbing 115 places to reach the 60th position. This jump follows his outstanding performance in the Sylhet Test against the West Indies.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Hridoy scored an impressive 242 not out in the first innings and 82 in the second, helping Bangladesh secure a draw in the second Test and preventing a West Indies series sweep. His 242 not out is the highest individual score for Bangladesh in Test cricket, making him the only Bangladeshi cricketer to hit a double century and a half-century in the same Test. His total of 334 runs is also a record for Bangladesh in a single Test match.
Hridoy's performance came amid doubts about his place in the team, as he had only scored 54 runs in two Tests prior to the match and faced criticism for his shot selection. However, the team management's decision to give him another chance in the second Test proved fruitful.
In other notable achievements, Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah has become the first cricketer from his country to break into the top 10 of the ICC Test rankings, reaching seventh place after his 173 against Zimbabwe. In bowling, West Indies' Jomel Warrican moved up 11 places to joint 19th, while Justin Greaves climbed to joint eighth among Test all-rounders. West Indies' Kavem Hodge and Amir Jangoo also made gains in the batting rankings.