The International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Rankings for batters, former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has surged five places to claim the fifth spot. Previously positioned at 10th, his remarkable performance in the concluded Test series, coupled with the struggles of Indian and Australian batters, contributed to this significant improvement.
Simultaneously, England’s Ollie Pope, recognized for his outstanding performance in the first Test against India, achieves a new career-high rating by ascending an impressive 20 places to the 15th spot.
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Despite Babar Azam’s ascent, New Zealand’s Kane Williamson remains the top-ranked Test batter globally. Australia’s Usman Khawaja rises to eighth, and India’s Virat Kohli, set to miss the second Test against England, now holds the sixth position.
On the bowling front, India’s Ravichandran Ashwin continues to lead the Test rankings, while Jasprit Bumrah climbs to fourth following a commendable performance with six wickets in Hyderabad. South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada secures the second spot, with Australia’s captain Pat Cummins in third place.
In the Test all-rounder rankings, India’s Ravindra Jadeja maintains his dominant position. However, England’s Joe Root, primarily known for his batting prowess, makes a significant leap to a career-high fourth place after an impressive display of spin bowling against India, collecting five wickets. Root’s commendable efforts position him as a potential contender to challenge Jadeja’s supremacy in the near future.
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