Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The latest ICC rankings have seen some noteworthy shifts for Sri Lankan players.

Maheesh Theekshana has climbed 6 places to 6th in the ODI bowler rankings after playing a key role in Sri Lanka's 2-0 series win over New Zealand at Pallekele, their first in 12 years. He took 5 wickets for 78 runs, with 2 for 32 and 3 for 31 in the first and second matches, respectively. This performance earned him 650 ranking points and a career-high position.

With 65 wickets to his name, Theekshana's best ODI figures of 4 for 25 against Zimbabwe in July 2023 earned him Player of the Match honors and sealed Sri Lanka's qualification for the World Cup.

Wanindu Hasaranga, who missed the ODI series due to injury, slid 2 spots to 20th i...