Masakadza surges up rankings, now longest serving test cricketer

Zimbabwe captain Hamilton Masakadza is now the longest serving test cricketer after the retirement of Sri Lanka legend Rangana Herath.

Hamilton Masakadza in action for Zimbabwe PIC: ICC/Getty Images

And in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings he has been served well, gaining 12 spots to 34. This was after he scored 52 and 48 in the historic win at Syleth against Bangladesh.

Sean Williams, who was declared Player of the Match for his 88 and 20, has risen 17 places to 77th position. Peter Moor is the other notable mover, gaining six places to sit in 86th position following his contribution of 63 not out in the first innings.

Brendan Taylor remains unchanged at 45 while Sikandar Raza dropped three spots to 51. The only other player in the top 100 is wicketkeeper Regis Chakabva who 92, down two spots.

In the bowlers’ list, fast bowler Kyle Jarvis has achieved a career-high ranking of 60th after his three wickets lifted him 13 places, while Sikandar Raza has gained five places and is now on a career-best 70th spot following his six wickets. Brandon Mavuta’s four wickets in the second innings have helped him enter the rankings in 81st position.