, May 13 -- run win in the first of the two-match Test series against Pakistan, several Bangladeshi players climbed in the latest ICC Rankings.

Najmul Hossain Shanto, the Bangladesh captain, climbed 16 places after his outstanding performance of hitting a ton in the first innings and falling short of another century in the second innings.

Left-handed middle-order batter Mominul Haque scored twin fifties in the same match that lifted him to the 35th Test batter in the rankings. Mushfiqur Rahim, the former captain and wicketkeeper, also attained a better place.

Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam also moved up in the rankings and is now the 13th Test bowler. Nahid Rana, the right-arm pacer who bagged a five-for in the fourth innings of the Tes...