Ramdin jumps 20 spots amidst controversy
June 13th, 2012 - 4:38 pm ICT by IANSDubai, June 13 (IANS/CMC) Despite the swirling controversy over his ill-advised jibe at Sir Vivian Richards, West Indies wicketkeeper/batsman Denesh Ramdin was the biggest mover in the latest International Cricket Council player rankings.
The right-hander jumped 20 spots to 68th, following his unbeaten 107 on the fourth day of the final Test against England Sunday.
For Ramdin, it was his second century in 45 Tests and broke a slump which had seen him gather 56 runs from four innings on tour.
He was fined by the International Cricket Council for the jibe at Richards which was in response to earlier criticism levelled at him by the legendary West Indies batsman and captain, speaking as a pundit on BBC Radio following the second Test.
Meanwhile, opener Adrian Barath rose five places to 69th following his 41 while Kieran Powell also moved up five spots despite getting only 24.
In-form batsman Marlon Samuels continued his upward movement following his 76 while left-hander Darren Bravo slipped two spots after his failure at Edgbaston.
Veteran left-hander Shivnarine Chanderpaul remained on top of the batting rankings despite missing the final Test due to injury.
Speedster Kemar Roach remains the highest ranked West Indian in the bowlers’ rankings that continues to be led by South African pacer Dale Steyn.
–IANS/CMC
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- Edwards out, Ramdin returns as Windies vice captain - Jul 23, 2012
- Viv blasts woeful Windies, says Ramdin has 'deteriorated' - May 29, 2012
- No Bravo for warm-up match against Black Caps - Jul 15, 2012
- Ramdin penalised by ICC over Viv jibe - Jun 11, 2012
- Ramdin penalised by ICC over Viv jibe - Jun 11, 2012
- No Chris Gayle in West Indies squad for India - Nov 01, 2011
- Chanderpaul digs in at top; Samuels, Roach also move up - May 23, 2012
- Davis, Khan reprimand Ramdin over Viv Richards taunt - Jun 13, 2012
- Chanderpaul moves to fifth in Test rankings - Apr 14, 2012
- Pacer Gabriel in West Indies squad for England - Apr 28, 2012
- Edwards replaces Rampaul for Jamaica Test - Jul 31, 2012
- Roach leaps to career-best 18th in ICC Rankings - Apr 21, 2012
- Bravo sparkles but Windies collapse against Lions - May 11, 2012
- Windies top order exposed as Australia take charge - Apr 17, 2012
- Samuels, Ramdin hold West Indies together - Jun 10, 2012
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