Mitchell Starc moves back to the top of the ICC Test bowling rankings after standout performances against South Africa. Times of India and Channel NewsAsia report Starc displaces Marco Jansen following a strong series in which Starc takes key wickets despite Australia losing the overall match series 2-1.
The updates also feature changes in the broader ICC ranking lists. Times of India and Free Press Journal say Simon Harmer climbs up the bowling table after a major wicket haul in the deciding Test, helping South Africa’s spin attack. Free Press Journal and NDTV also note India captain Shreyas Iyer’s rise in the ICC T20I batting rankings, while Free Press Journal adds context on Starc’s earlier move to No.1 in August and Jansen’s brief return to the summit.
Across outlets, the central focus remains on the Test bowling leadership change, with additional attention given—depending on the outlet—to Harmer’s rise and India’s movement in T20I rankings.
