Virat Kohli Moves Down; Rishabh Pant And Rachin Ravindra Soar High In Updated ICC Rankings
Virat Kohli and Rachin Ravindra [Source: PTI]
In a remarkable achievement, India's swashbuckling batter Rishabh Pant has made significant strides in the updated ICC Test batters rankings. The left-handed batter has moved three places up to number six with 745 rating points, 25 less than Yashasvi Jaiswal, India's top-ranked Test batter.
Kohli Moves Down, Pant and Ravindra Rewarded For Clinical Outings In Bengaluru
India's legendary batter Virat Kohli has moved one spot down to number eight in the ICC Test rankings for batters. The talismanic cricketer fell for a duck before redeeming himself with a valiant fifty in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand.
Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant and Rachin Ravindra, who starred with the bat in Bengaluru, have been rewarded for their exceptional recent performances. While Ravindra has leapt 36 places up to number 18, Pant has neared the top five following his magnificent 99-run innings.
Agha Salman Gets Career-High Rating, Henry And Noman Gain Big
In another major development, Agha Salman has become Pakistan's highest-ranked Test batter following his batting exploits in the second Test against England. The gritty batter scored a magnificent fifty in Multan, playing a crucial role in the hosts' remarkable fightback in the series. He has jumped eight positions to number fourteen on the list.
Meanwhile, Matt Henry and Noman Ali have also made significant gains in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers. Henry, who bagged eight wickets, including a fifer, in Bengaluru, enters the top ten, with Pakistan's ace spinner Noman claiming the 17th position. The left-arm spinner's partner-in-crime, Sajid Khan, has gained 22 places, moving to number 50 in the bowlers' list.