ICC Test rankings: New number 1 ranked batsman

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 Before the start of 4th Test match to be played at Kennington Oval, London starting from tomorrow onwards, there has been changes in the latest ICC Test batsman rankings announced by ICC.

After a brilliant 121 runs in the first innings of the third Test at Headingly, England captain Joe Root has climbed up to number 1 position. He has been in sensational form during the ongoing series against India with 3 centuries to his name. His performances has stood England in good stead in the three matches so far and would be looking to continue his brilliant form. Root climbed to top spot in Test matches after a gap of six years.

The Kiwis captain Kane Williamson did not play any matches since the World Test Championship finals against India slipped down one place to number 2nd. Williamson showed great courage and fight to help New Zealand wins the inaugural edition of the longest format.

Australian Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne maintains their positions at numbers 3 and 4. Both players has not played since the 4th Test against India at Gabba.

Rohit Sharma has overtaken Virat Kohli at the number 5th position. During the ongoing series against host England, Sharma played brilliantly as an opener including 19 and 59 runs in the 3rd Test at Headingly, Leeds that India lost by an innings and 76 runs.

The Indian captain Virat Kohli slips down one place to number 6th place. Kohli has dropped down from top 5 places for the first time in a long time.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam also occupies the number 7th spot. He performed reasonably well in the Test series against West Indies.

Australian explosive opener David Warner, South African wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock and New Zealand middle-order batsman Henry Nicholls climbs one place to complete the top 10 positions.

Here we look at the latest ICC Test batsman rankings

1.       Joe Root (England)- 916

2.         Kane Williamson (New Zealand)- 901

3.       Steve Smith (Australia)- 891

4.       Marnus Labuschagne (Australia)- 878  

5.       Rohit Sharma (India)- 773

6.       Virat Kohli (India)- 766

7.       Babar Azam (Pakistan)- 749

8.       David Warner (Australia)- 724

9.       Quinton de Kock (South Africa)- 717

10.   Henry Nicholls (New Zealand)- 714



 

 





Joe Root climbs to number 1 place in the ICC Test rankings 

 

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