Latest ICC Test rankings as of 10th February 2021

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After the conclusion of three Test matches between India- England, Pakistan-South Africa, and Bangladesh-West Indies, the latest ICC Test rankings for batsmen and bowlers have been released by the ICC on 10th February 2021.

Kiwis captain Kane Williamson occupies the number 1 spot. He enjoyed success in the home Test series against Pakistan and West Indies. Steve Smith who had a disappointing series still holds the number 2 spot.

After an impressive 218 and 40 runs in the opening Test match at Chennai, England Joe Root moves two spots up to number 3rd rankings. Marnus Labuschagne slips one place down to number 4th place.

The Indian captain Virat Kohli who scored 11 and 72 runs in the first Test match at Chennai against England, slips one place down to number 5th. He would be looking to improve his performance in the upcoming 2nd Test at Chennai starting from 13th Feb.

Pakistan's newly-appointed captain Babar Azam moves one place up to number 6th place. He did well in the 2 Test matches played at home. Cheteshwar Pujara's performance was not up to the mark as he slipped down one place to number 7th.

Henry Nicholls of New Zealand, Ben Stokes of England and David Warner of Australia jumps one place up to number 8th, 9th, and 10th respectively.

Latest ICC Test batsmen rankings

1.       Kane Williamson (New Zealand)- 919

2.       Steve Smith (Australia)- 891

3.       Joe Root (England)- 883

4.       Marnus Labuschagne (Australia)- 878

5.       Virat Kohli (India)- 852

6.       Babar Azam (Pakistan)- 760

7.       Cheteshwar Pujara (India)- 754

8.       Henry Nicholls (New Zealand)- 747

9.       Ben Stokes (England)- 746

10.   David Warner (Australia)- 724

 

In the latest bowlers’ rankings, Australian spearhead Pat Cummins still maintains his number 1 position. Stuart Broad who did not feature in the opening Test match at Chennai occupies 2nd place.

The veteran James Anderson who performed brilliantly in the opening Test match grabbing important wickets jumps three places up to number 3rd and removes Neil Wagner.

Kiwi pacer Neil Wagner slips one place down to number 4th. Josh Hazlewood and Tim Southee slips one place down to number 5th and 6th respectively.

Ravichandran Ashwin who took 9 wickets in the first Test match against England at Chennai, jumps once place to number 7th. Jasprit Bumrah also jumps one place up to the number 8th.

Kagiso Rabada who was not up to the mark in the 2nd Test against Pakistan slips two places down to number 9th. West Indies captain Jason Holder maintains the last position.

Latest ICC Test bowlers’ rankings

1.       Pat Cummins (Australia)- 908

2.       Stuart Broad (England)- 830

3.       James Anderson (England)- 826

4.       Neil Wagner (New Zealand)- 825

5.       Josh Hazelwood (Australia)- 816

6.       Tim Southee (New Zealand)- 811

7.       Ravichandran Ashwin (India)- 771

8.       Jasprit Bumrah (India)- 769

9.       Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)- 753

10.   Jason Holder (West Indies)- 745







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