The latest ICC rankings update has brought seismic changes, particularly for Indian cricket, as Yashasvi Jaiswal has surged ahead of established stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to become India’s top batter in the Test rankings. This shift comes on the heels of impressive performances from several players across formats, including Rishabh Pant‘s notable return to form.
Jaiswal’s Rise to Prominence
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s rise to fifth in the Test batting rankings, with 751 rating points, comes on the back of his consistent performances, including a half-century in the first innings of India’s recent Test victory over Bangladesh. His ability to perform under pressure has marked him as a player to watch in future matches.
Virat Kohli has slipped out of the top ten Test batting rankings and is currently ranked 12th. Meanwhile, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has also been demoted to the 10th position. Kohli’s drop to 12th place follows a series of underwhelming performances, including two scores of 6 and 17 in his latest outings against Bangladesh. He now holds 737 rating points, reflecting the challenges he has faced recently.
Rishabh Pant has re-entered the top ten Test batting rankings at sixth, following a remarkable century in the second innings against Bangladesh. This performance not only highlights his talent but also signifies a triumphant return after his lengthy recovery from injury. Pant’s resurgence is critical for India as they prepare for upcoming challenges, including a five-Test series against Australia.
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Bowling Rankings Shake-Up
The latest update also saw significant movements in the bowling rankings. Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya solidified his reputation as one of cricket’s premier spinners by moving up five spots to eighth after an impressive nine-wicket haul against New Zealand. Jayasuriya’s rise reflects his growing influence in international cricket.
In addition to Jayasuriya, other Sri Lankan players have made notable advancements. Kamindu Mendis climbed three spots to 16th in the batting rankings, while Dhananjaya de Silva moved up five places to 18th among all-rounders.
Afghan Stars Shine Bright
Afghanistan’s cricketing talents also made headlines, with young star Rahmanullah Gurbaz breaking into the ODI batting top ten. He moved up ten spots to eighth after scoring his seventh ODI century before turning 23. This achievement marks a historic moment for Afghanistan cricket as Gurbaz becomes the first player from his country to reach this milestone.
Travis Head also made significant strides, moving up seven spots to ninth place in the ODI batting rankings after his explosive 154* against England. Meanwhile, Afghan leg-spinner Rashid Khan climbed eight spots to third in the ODI bowling rankings following outstanding performances against South Africa.
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