Rishabh Pant is back in the top 10 of the ICC Test batting rankings, reclaiming the 6th spot after his sensational century in the opening Test against Bangladesh in Chennai ¹. His impressive performance earned him 731 rating points, solidifying his position among the world’s best batsmen.
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli has slipped out of the top 10, dropping five places to 12th position ¹. India skipper Rohit Sharma also experienced a decline, moving down five spots but still managing to stay within the top 10 with 716 rating points [7).
Other notable movements in the rankings include:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: Moved up to 5th position with 751 rating points ¹
- Prabath Jayasuriya: Jumped five spots to 8th in the bowling rankings after a nine-wicket haul ¹
- Ajaz Patel: Progressed from 35th to 25th in the bowling rankings ²
- William O’Rourke: Moved from 51st to 41st in the bowling rankings ²
These changes reflect the dynamic nature of the ICC Test rankings, where players’ performances can significantly impact their standing.
