England’s Joe Root has continued his dominance in the ICC Test batsmen rankings, maintaining his position at number one. The International Cricket Council (ICC) released its latest update, and Root’s consistency has solidified his spot as the top-ranked Test batsman.
Root’s rival for the top spot, New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, remains in second place. Meanwhile, England’s Harry Brook has seen a rise in the rankings, now sitting at third.
Brook’s climb has bumped Australia’s Steve Smith down to the fourth spot. This shift shows the growing competition among top batsmen in the Test format.
South Africa’s Temba Bavuma also made progress, moving up one position to claim fifth. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel has held steady at 12th, continuing to impress with his performances.
In the bowling rankings, India’s Jasprit Bumrah remains at the top, with South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada and Australia’s Pat Cummins holding on to second and third positions, respectively.
Pakistan’s Nouman Ali has kept his place in fifth, further reinforcing his reputation as one of the leading spinners in Test cricket.
The all-rounder rankings remained unchanged, with India’s Ravindra Jadeja still at the top. His versatile contributions continue to be a major asset for India in all formats.
As for the One-Day Internationals (ODIs), India’s Shubman Gill holds onto the top spot among batsmen, while Pakistan’s Babar Azam is in second. In bowling, Sri Lanka’s Mahesh Theekshana retains his number one ranking, but Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi dropped one position to 12th.
In T20 cricket, India’s Abhishek Sharma has surged to the top as the number one ranked batsman, while Australia’s Travis Head is in second. However, Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have fallen to 14th and 16th, respectively.
The ICC rankings update reflects the fierce competition among cricketers worldwide and highlights the ongoing achievements of players like Joe Root, who continues to lead in the Test rankings.
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