The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the latest Test player rankings, bringing significant changes to the standings of top cricketers worldwide.
Batting Rankings:
England’s Joe Root continues to dominate the Test batting charts, retaining his No. 1 position. Meanwhile, South Africa’s Temba Bavuma has made notable progress, climbing two places to secure the sixth spot. Australia’s Usman Khawaja also improved his ranking, moving up two positions to ninth place.
For Pakistan, Mohammad Rizwan has advanced by two positions to reach 14th, showing his growing stature in the Test format. However, Babar Azam has slipped down one place to 20th, facing a slight setback in the rankings.
Bowling Rankings:
India’s Jasprit Bumrah continues to dominate the bowling rankings, holding the No. 1 spot. Among other notable movements, Australia’s Nathan Lyon has climbed to fifth, while Pakistan’s Nauman Ali has dropped one position to sixth.
All-Rounder Rankings:
India’s Ravindra Jadeja remains the top-ranked all-rounder, maintaining his dominance in Test cricket. His consistent performances with both bat and ball have kept him at the pinnacle of the all-rounder category.
With the ICC Test rankings constantly evolving, players will be looking to improve their standings in the upcoming matches and series.