Root reclaims No.1 spot in ICC Test Ranking, Indian players drop, Bavuma gains

Delhi: After the third Test match played between India and England at Lord’s, London, the ICC has released a new Test rankings. This time there has been a tremendous upset in the ranking. The special thing is that not only has changed on top, but there have been many reshuffle in the list of top 10 batsmen.

Joe Root again became number-1 Test batsman

England veteran batsman Joe Root made a brilliant comeback and has once again secured first place in the Test batsmen rankings. After scoring a wonderful century in Lord’s Test, his rating has increased to 888. Root had lost this place last week, but within a week he again captured the top.

Kane Williamson benefits without playing

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has also benefited in the ranking. The special thing is that he did not play any Test match recently, yet he has moved from third to second place. His rating is now 867.

Harry Brook slipped at number three

England’s young batsman Harry Brook, who became number-1 last week, has received a big setback this time. They have slipped two places and reached the third position. His rating is now 862. At the same time, Australian veteran batsman Steve Smith has also benefited by one position in the ranking. They have now finished fourth with 816 rating points.

Jaiswal is a place down

India’s young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal has suffered mild loss this time. They have now slipped to fifth place. His current rating is 801.

Bavuma also benefits without playing

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has also jumped a place without playing matches. They have now reached sixth position with 790 rating points.

Damage to Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill

India’s wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant has lost a place. They are now in eighth position with 779 ratings. On the other hand, Shubman Gill has suffered a major setback this time. They have lost three places and have now fallen at the ninth position with 765 ratings.

Status of Kamndu Mendis and Jamie Smith

Sri Lankan batsman Camendu Mendis has gained two places and is now in seventh position with 781 ratings. There has been no change in the ranking of Jamie Smith of England. He is still in the top 10 with 752 rating points and is in tenth place.

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