Rahmat Shah becomes first Afghan to break into top 10 of ICC Men's Test Player Rankings

Published 12 Nov 2026, 00:18 IST

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Rahmat Shah became the first Afghan to break into the top 10 of the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, climbing six places to reach seventh after scoring 173 in the first match of Afghanistan’s two‑Test series against Zimbabwe. His fifth Test century also helped him move past Shubman Gill, Aiden Markram and Kamindu Mendis in the rankings.

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Rahmat climbed six places to reach seventh in the latest rankings for Test batters after scoring 173 in the first match of Afghanistan’s two-Test series against Zimbabwe

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 11 Nov 2026, 15:01 IST

Rahmat Shah becomes first Afghanistan player to enter ICC Test rankings top 10

Rahmat Shah achieved a significant milestone by reaching seventh position in the ICC Test batting rankings. His remarkable performance included a stunning 173 runs against Zimbabwe in Sharjah. Afghanistan's international cricket presence is growing, highlighted by their recent rankings success in…

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 11 Nov 2026, 15:02 IST

Rahmat Shah becomes first Afghan to break into top 10 of ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings

Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah has created history by becoming the first cricketer from his country to break into the top 10 of any category in the ICC Men's Player Rankings, following his impressive performance in the opening Test against Zimbabwe in Sharjah, according to the ICC website.

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article 12 Nov 2026, 00:18 IST

Rahmat Shah becomes first Afghan to break into top 10 of ICC Men's Test Player Rankings

Rahmat climbed six places to reach seventh in the latest rankings for Test batters after scoring 173 in the first match of Afghanistan’s two-Test series against Zimbabwe

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