ICC Men’s Test Rankings Batting: The latest ICC Men’s Test Rankings update brings a wave of changes, with young Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal making a significant leap and veteran Virat Kohli rising despite not playing in ongoing India vs England Test series.
New Zealand great Kane Williamson remains at the top of Test batting rankings, followed by England’s Joe Root.
Cameron Green soars
Australia’s young talent, Cameron Green, is the biggest mover in the batting rankings, jumping 22 spots to 23rd position after his match-winning century against New Zealand.
However, his compatriots haven’t been as fortunate with Steve Smith dropping to third, Travis Head slipping one place, and Marnus Labuschagne falling out of the top 10 for the first time since 2019.
Yashasvi Jaiswal makes History, Virat Kohli Holds Steady
Despite missing the ongoing Test series against England, Virat Kohli has managed to climb one spot to reach the No. 8 position. He is the top India batter in the Tests.
This unexpected rise paves the way for the young prodigy, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has entered the coveted Top 10 with a two-spot jump, placing him one position ahead of his captain, Rohit Sharma.
Lyon Shines with the Ball
Nathan Lyon’s ten-wicket haul in the first Test against New Zealand has propelled him two places to sixth in the bowling rankings. He now sits just two points shy of his career-best achieved last year.
New Zealand Sees Movement Too
New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips has enjoyed a significant boost, climbing 18 places in the batting rankings and 19 places in the bowling rankings after his all-around performance in the first Test. Additionally, Matt Henry cracked the top 20 bowlers for the first time, while Rachin Ravindra and William O’Rourke also improved their rankings.
Historic Win Earns Adair and Ireland Recognition
Mark Adair’s eight-wicket haul in the one-off Test between Afghanistan and Ireland has earned him a significant jump of 30 places to 69th in the bowling rankings. This historic victory for Ireland has also seen Andy Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Paul Stirling, and Andy McBrine rise within the top 100 batters.
Afghanistan Witnessed Upward Mobility Too
Afghan batsman Hashmatullah Shahidi gained five slots to reach 81st, while Naveed Zadran climbed 32 places to 79th amongst bowlers, marking a positive change for the Afghan team.
The ICC Test Rankings continue to reflect the dynamic nature of the sport, with young talents pushing boundaries and established players striving to maintain their positions. The upcoming matches are sure to bring further changes and exciting stories to the rankings table.
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