The International Cricket Council had updated its latest ODI rankings today (19th) and it is notable that Sri Lankan spinner Mahish Thiekshana has managed to occupy the first place.
There, Thikshan got 680 ranking points and Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, who held the first place until now, was ranked second. Apart from that, Wanidu Hasaranga has also moved up 2 steps to the 19th position among the bowlers.Dunit Vellala's 15 steps forward is a remarkable event. Dunith has been ranked 37th among ODI bowlers. Asita Fernando has also moved forward by 30 steps and has reached the 57th position.
Meanwhile, among ODI batsmen, Sri Lankan captain Charit Asanka, who has advanced 8 steps, has been promoted to the 8th position in the list. Even so, Pathum had retreated 2 steps and was in 13th place. Kusal Mendis has moved up 3 steps to the 21st position among ODI batsmen.
It is special that the Sri Lankan players have come forward in the rankings due to the performance of the Australian team during the tour of Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka won this series of 2 one-day international cricket matches by 2-0 matches and with that victory, Sri Lanka was able to reach the 5th position in the ODI team ranking.
