Starc regains top ICC Test bowler ranking from Jansen after performances
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 9:37 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Mitchell Starc has reclaimed the top position in the ICC Test bowlers' rankings, overtaking South Africa's Marco Jansen. Starc's ascent follows impressive performances, while South Africa's Simon Harmer made a significant impact by claiming ten wickets in a recent match in Cape Town, moving up to seventh among bowlers. This shift reflects the dynamic nature of player performances in the ongoing Test season, suggesting competitive matches in the upcoming weeks.
- •Mitchell Starc overtakes Marco Jansen in ICC Test bowler rankings.
- •Simon Harmer takes ten wickets in Cape Town match.
- •Harmer rises to seventh among Test bowlers.
- •Rankings reflect performances ahead of upcoming Test matches.
- 9:37 AMESPNcricinfo — Starc displaces Jansen to reclaim top spot in ICC rankings for Test bowlers
"South Africa offspinner Simon Harmer claimed ten wickets in Cape Town and went up to seventh among bowlers
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