Mitchell Starc becomes ICC No. 1 Test bowler after impressive performance

Mitchell Starc has ascended to the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test bowling rankings for the first time, following his impressive performance against Bangladesh in Mackay. Starc took 10 wickets in the match, with figures of 6/12 in the first innings and 4/39 in the second, contributing significantly to Australia's innings and 51-run victory that leveled the World Test Championship series. This achievement marks a career milestone for the 36-year-old, who previously ranked No. 2. He now leads India's Jasprit Bumrah by 10 rating points, as Bumrah is sidelined with injury. Following the match, Starc was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series against Bangladesh.

• 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Mitchell Starc dethrones Jasprit Bumrah, becomes ICC No. 1 Test bowler for first time in his career