Roach in Top 10

Barbados?and West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach continues to make a steady climb in the ICC’s bowling rankings in Test cricket.
Following his match figures of seven for 115 against New Zealand in the first Digicel Test in Antigua, the 23-year-old vaulted six places to a career-best No.10 ranking with a total of 707 points.
Mystery spinner Sunil Narine was the biggest mover among the West Indies players, climbing 72 places to 71st. Narine had a match haul of eight for 223.
Returning opener Chris Gayle, playing his first Test since April 2011, re-entered the rankings in 21st position following his knocks of 150 and 64 not out. (EZS)