Marco Jansen has become the world no.1 Test bowler and all-rounder (Credit: AP)
\n\nAfter more than four years, South Africa's Marco Jansen has surpassed India's Ravindra Jadeja as the world's best Test all-rounder after his game-winning performance against Australia in Gqeberha. In the most recent ICC Men's Player Rankings update on October 28, Jansen moved up one spot to unseat Jadeja and become the top Test all-rounder for the first time in his career. After contributing significantly to South Africa's series-leveling victory over Australia in the second Test of the World Test Championship, the 26-year-old concluded with 451 rating points.
\n\nIn Australia's opening innings, Jansen made an impact with both bat and ball, scoring 85 runs and taking five wickets that changed the course of the contest. In addition to helping South Africa tie the three-match series at one, his performance helped him rise to the top of the Test bowling rankings.
\n\nAll three Test rankings disciplines have witnessed Jansen's ascent. In addition to breaking Jadeja's lengthy dominance as the top all-rounder, the left-arm pacer moved up five spots to become the world's best Test bowler, surpassing Australia's Mitchell Starc. Additionally, he moved up 13 spots to 56th in the…
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