Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has returned to the top position in the ICC Men's ODI Bowling Rankings after playing a crucial role in a 3-0 series win over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi.
Rashid, who finished with 11 wickets in the series that included a five-for in the second match, has moved up five slots to take the top position with 710 rating points, 30 more than South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj, who is in second spot. Rashid had become No. 1 for the first time in September 2018 and last occupied the position in November 2024.
Seam bowler Azmatullah Omarzai has achieved a career-best 21stposition after a 19-spot leap with seven wickets in the series while Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz up four places to 24th and Tanzim Hasan Sakib up 24 places to 67th have also moved up the bowling rankings.