Giant Strides!

Ravi Rampaul

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Captain Darren Sammy and pacer Ravi Rampaul have made significant jumps in the latest International Cricket Council bowlers’ rankings, following outstanding performances in the first Test against Pakistan which West Indies won by 40 runs on Sunday.

Sammy, a steady medium pacer, leaped 16 spots to 29th while Rampaul jumped 36 places to 58th in the rankings, to be some of the biggest movers in the latest rankings released yesterday. Both seamers had a huge impact on the outcome of the match, with Sammy taking five for 29 in the second innings for match figures of seven for 45 while Rampaul supported with four for 48 to finish with seven for 75 in the match.

Pakistan, resuming the day on 80 for three, were