{"id":75957,"date":"2026-06-24T22:29:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T17:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=75957"},"modified":"2026-06-24T22:29:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T17:29:22","slug":"matt-henry-tops-icc-test-bowlers-ranking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=75957","title":{"rendered":"Matt Henry tops ICC Test bowlers ranking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wellington (Lord Media): New Zealand&#8217;s fast bowler Matt Henry has claimed the top spot in the ICC Test bowlers ranking, marking the first time in 36 years that a New Zealand bowler has achieved this honor. He becomes the third New Zealand bowler to reach the number one position in Test bowlers ranking.<\/p>\n<p>Henry delivered an exceptional performance in the Oval Test against England, taking a total of 11 wickets, including 5 in the first innings and 6 in the second. 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