# Cricket: South African spinner Keshav Maharaj is back on top of the world rankings for men’s one-day bowlers after his heroics in Tuesday’s first match against Australia in Cairns. He took his first five-wicket haul to help the Proteas beat the hosts by 98 runs. Thirty-five-year-old Maharaj overtook Kuldeep Yadav from India and Maheesh Theekshana from Sri Lanka to reclaim the top spot he held briefly at the end of 2023. Aiden Markram is the best placed Protea ODI batter in 21st position.
Cricket: Maharaj back on top of world rankings after five wickets against Australia