Hridoy makes giant leap in ICC Test rankings

Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy has made a remarkable 115-place jump to 60th in the latest ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings following his record-breaking performance against the West Indies in Sylhet.

The 25-year-old climbed from 175th after producing a sensational display in the second Test, scoring an unbeaten 242 in the first innings before adding another 82 in the second.

His first-innings double century was the highest individual score by a Bangladeshi batter in Test cricket, surpassing Mushfiqur Rahim's previous record of 219. Hridoy's combined 334 runs also marked a historic achievement for the country.

Despite his outstanding contribution, Bangladesh could not prevent the West Indies from winning the two-match series 1-0 after securing an eight-wicket victory in the opening Test. However, Hridoy's magnificent performance helped the hosts earn a draw in Sylhet.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud also climbed six places to 32nd in the latest Test bowling rankings.