Imran Tahir has taken the No 1 spot on the ICC’s latest rankings for ODI bowlers.

Mitchell Starc has failed to defend his No 1 position after he managed just five wickets in the series between Australia in England, which the Aussies won 3-2. This meant he conceded 70 points, which has resulted in him dropping behind wrist spinner Tahir to second place.

AB de Villiers and Hashim Amla remain at the top of the ODI batting rankings at No 1 and No 2 respectively while Dale Steyn is still the fifth best ODI bowler in the world.

ICC ODI bowling rankings

Rank	(+/-)	Player	Team	Points	Average
1	(+1)	Imran Tahir	SA	723	21.67
2	(-1)	Mitchell Starc	Aus	713	19.65
3	(-)	Sunil Narine	WI	709	26.49
4	(-)	Trent Boult	NZ	705	24.08
5	(-)	Dale Steyn	SA	694	25.89