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Rahmat Shah enters ICC top-10 rankings for Test batters

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 9:25 AM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Rahmat Shah enters ICC top-10 rankings for Test batters
Summary

Rahmat Shah has become the first player from Afghanistan to enter the ICC top-10 rankings for Test batters, climbing to seventh place after scoring 173 runs against Zimbabwe. This achievement highlights the growing talent in Afghanistan's cricket scene. Shah's performance has garnered recognition and may elevate expectations for the national team moving forward.

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  • •Rahmat Shah scored 173 runs against Zimbabwe in a Test match.
  • •He climbed six places to reach seventh in ICC rankings.
  • •Shah is the first Afghan player in the top-10 Test batters.
  • •This milestone reflects the progress of Afghanistan cricket.
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  • 9:25 AMESPNcricinfo — Rahmat Shah becomes first Afghanistan player to enter ICC top-10 rankings
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He has climbed six places to be seventh among Test batters after his 173 against Zimbabwe

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