Top Test Bowlers With Highest Rating Points in History
Explore the elite list of Test bowlers who have achieved the highest ICC rating points, showcasing unparalleled skill and dominance in cricket history.
Explore the elite list of Test bowlers who have achieved the highest ICC rating points, showcasing unparalleled skill and dominance in cricket history.
Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan reached an ICC rating of 920 points in 2007. Renowned for his exceptional off-spin, he amassed 800 Test wickets.
Australian pacer Glenn McGrath achieved a peak ICC rating of 914 points in 2001. Known for his impeccable line and length, McGrath claimed 563 Test wickets.
Modern-day Australian spearhead Pat Cummins reached an ICC rating of 914 points in 2019. Combining express pace with the ability to generate steep bounce.
South African seamer Vernon Philander attained an ICC rating of 912 points in 2013. Renowned for his mastery of seam and swing.
West Indies fast bowling legend Curtly Ambrose reached an ICC rating of 912 points in 1991. Standing at 6'7", Ambrose's intimidating presence and ability to extract bounce made him a formidable force.
Another West Indies great, Malcolm Marshall, achieved an ICC rating of 910 points in 1988. Marshall's blend of sheer pace and swing, coupled with his tactical acumen, earned him 376 Test wickets.
This list only includes only players from after 1987 as ICC player rankings were officially introduced that year. Legends from earlier eras are not considered. Nevertheless, Bumrah, with 909 points