Delhi: ICC has released new test rankings. However, the statistics of the third Test match between India and Australia have not been included in it because this match ended today itself. Despite this, there have been many major changes in the rankings, especially in the number 1 position. England’s Joe Root has again occupied the number 1 position, while his teammate Harry Brook has now reached the second position.
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Joe Root first and Harry Brook second
In the new Test rankings, Joe Root has secured the first position with 895 rating points. Before this he was in second place. But, now on the basis of his excellent form he has again regained the top position. At the same time, Harry Brook has lost one place, and has come to second place with 876 rating points.
Kane Williamson’s rating increased, but ranking remained the same
New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson had scored a brilliant century in his last match, due to which his rating has increased to 867. However, there has been no change in his ranking, and he still remains at the third position.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Travis Head’s condition stable
India’s young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal remains at fourth position with 811 rating points. At the same time, Australia’s Travis Head is in fifth place with 781 points. Since the statistics of the third Test match are not included in this ranking, there is no change in the position of these two.
Steve Smith did not get the benefit
Australia’s Steve Smith had scored a brilliant century in the third Test match against India, but its effect was not visible in the rankings this time. He is at 11th position with 708 rating points. When the new rankings are released next week and the statistics of this match are included, many more big changes can be seen.