Jaiswal Clinches 4th Spot In T20 Batters: Here’s The ICC’s Latest Rankings

Latest ICC Rankings: Joe Root, Yashasvi Jaiswal and more players who claimed high ranks in Test, T20I and ODI formats. The ICC player rankings for men’s cricket have been announced. There have been a few unsurprising changes as players have shown their prowess on the field.

England’s Joe Root has claimed the number 1 position on ICC Test batting rankings. He has surpassed New Zealand‘s Kane Williamson to hold the much coveted place. England recently won the West Indies Test series, and Root’s performance was commendable.

Yashaswi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and other Indian cricketers get THESE spots

Recent T20I performances have reshuffled the rankings. India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal reclaimed 4th place after an impressive series against Sri Lanka. His teammate Shubman Gill made a significant leap, climbing 16 spots to a career-high 21st position.

Sri Lankan batsmen also benefited from their performances. Pathum Nissanka moved up to 15th, while Kusal Perera saw a dramatic rise to joint-63rd. In the bowling department, I

India’s Ravi Bishnoi, a former top-ranked T20I bowler, has re-entered the top 10. These ranking changes highlight the dynamic nature of T20I cricket and the impact of recent series outcomes.

Joe Root holds the top spot in Test rankings for 9th time

Joe Root has reclaimed the top spot in Test batting rankings, surpassing Kane Williamson. His match-winning 87 in the Birmingham Test against West Indies propelled him to this position. Root’s performance stood out among England’s top order, though the lower order contributed significantly.

Notably, rookie wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith climbed 31 places to No. 64 after nearly scoring a century.During this Test, Root achieved another milestone by overtaking Brian Lara’s Test run tally, becoming the seventh-highest run-scorer in Test history. With 12,207 runs, he leads active Test cricketers, ahead of Steven Smith and Virat Kohli.

This marks Root’s ninth stint at the top of Test rankings since his first ascent in August 2015. His last appearance at the summit was in June 2023, following an impressive performance in the Ashes opener. Root’s consistent excellence continues to solidify his status as one of cricket’s premier batsmen.

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