India, Oct. 22 -- Pakistan spin bowler Noman Ali's rise in the ICC Test ranking chart continued after his heroics in the opening game of the two-match series at home against South Africa in Lahore last week. According to the latest list released by the ICC on Wednesday, Noman's dramatic jump of four places after his match-winning haul at the Gaddafi Stadium not only saw him shatter the legendary Wasim Akram's feat but also put Jasprit Bumrah's reign at risk.

The left-arm spinner picked up a ten-wicket match haul, en route to his 10 for 193 as Pakistan beat the Proteas by 93 runs in Lahore to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The performance has been part of his stellar run of form since the start of 2024, during which he picked up 46 wicket...