The International Cricket Council (ICC) has published the latest rankings for Test players, reflecting the dynamic landscape of international Test cricket.
Top Test Batsmen
Leading the rankings for Test batsmen is New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, whose stellar performances have secured him the top position. Close on his heels is England’s Joe Root, occupying the second spot. Pakistan’s Babar Azam continues to showcase his consistent form, securing the third position. England’s Harry Brook has made significant strides, jumping three places to secure seventh place.
- Kane Williamson (New Zealand)
- Joe Root (England)
- Babar Azam (Pakistan)
- Steve Smith (Australia)
- Marnus Labuschagne (Australia)
- Dimuth Karunaratne (Sri Lanka)
- Harry Brook (England)
Leading Test Bowlers
In the Test bowlers category, India’s Ravichandran Ashwin has cemented his position as the top bowler, showcasing his unmatched skill and consistency. Recently retired England bowler James Anderson holds the eighth position, while Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has broken into the top ten, ranking ninth.
- Ravichandran Ashwin (India)
- Pat Cummins (Australia)
- Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)
- Josh Hazlewood (Australia)
- Neil Wagner (New Zealand)
- Jasprit Bumrah (India)
- Mitchell Starc (Australia)
- James Anderson (England)
- Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan)
Dominant Test All-Rounders
India’s Ravindra Jadeja tops the rankings for Test all-rounders, followed closely by Ravichandran Ashwin, highlighting India’s dominance in this category. Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan holds the third position, maintaining his reputation as one of the top all-rounders in the world.
- Ravindra Jadeja (India)
- Ravichandran Ashwin (India)
- Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
- Ben Stokes (England)
- Jason Holder (West Indies)
These rankings are a testament to the players’ recent performances and contributions to their teams in Test cricket, underscoring the competitive nature of the sport at the international level. As these players continue to excel, fans eagerly anticipate more thrilling performances in the upcoming matches.
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