Rishabh Pant
ICC Test Rankings: New rankings have been released by ICC. This time too, a lot of changes are being seen in the ratings and ranking. The special thing is that Indian team’s star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has once again returned to the top 10. He played a stormy innings in the last match of the Test series played against Australia, which seems to be benefiting him. Meanwhile, South Africa’s Test captain Temba Bavuma created history.
Joe Root still number one Test batsman, no change in top 5
There are no changes in the top 5 of the new Test rankings released by the ICC, but after this, tremendous changes are being seen. England’s Joe Root still maintains his hold on the number one position. His rating is currently 895. England’s Harry Brook is also at second position. His rating is 876. Talking about New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, he is at number 3 with a rating of 867. India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal is still at number four position with a rating of 847. Whereas Travis Head is at number 5. His rating is 772. That means no changes are visible in the top 5 here.
Temba Bavuma made a long jump, all-time high rating
Meanwhile, South Africa’s Test captain Temba Bavuma has taken a quantum leap. He has got a jump of 3 places in the ranking this time. He has now managed to reach number 6 with a rating of 769. This is also his all-time high ranking and rating. This is a big achievement for him. Under the captaincy of Temba Bavuma, South Africa has secured its place in the final of the World Test Championship by defeating Pakistan in two consecutive Test matches.
Rishabh Pant’s advantage, Steve Smith’s loss
Meanwhile, if we talk about Sri Lanka’s Kamendu Mendis, he has also got a jump of one place. He has now reached number 7 with a rating of 759. Although Steve Smith has suffered a slight loss. He has now dropped one place to number 8. His rating is 746. India’s Rishabh Pant has once again made his place in the top 10. This time he has got a jump of three places. He has reached number 9 with a rating of 739. New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell remains at number 10 with a rating of 725.
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