Virat Kohli has jumped to sixth place from 12th in the latest ICC Test batsman rankings.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) released its latest Test rankings on October 2, with Virat Kohli making significant strides. The Indian batting stalwart moved up six places to reach sixth place in the rankings after his performances against Bangladesh in the recent bilateral series. Kohli, who returned with unbeaten scores of 47 and 29 in the final Test, continues to cement his position as one of the most consistent players in the format.
Apart from Kohli’s rise, young Indian sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal also made waves. The 21-year-old left-hander jumped two spots to third place, marking the highest rating of his career. Jaiswal was the standout batsman in the Bangladesh series, amassing 189 runs in four innings. His consistency has not only earned him praise but has also placed him second in the list of leading run-scorers in the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, with 1,217 runs in 20 innings.
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The biggest story on the bowling front is Jasprit Bumrah’s return to the top of the Test rankings. India spearhead Bumrah replaced teammate Ravichandran Ashwin to regain the number one spot among Test bowlers. The right-arm fast bowler was in sublime form during the India-Bangladesh series, taking 11 wickets to finish as the highest wicket-taker of the series. His exceptional performance played a pivotal role in India’s 2-0 win over Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja maintained his place as the world’s number one all-rounder. Jadeja recently achieved the rare milestone of 3000 runs and 300 wickets in Test cricket, becoming the 11th player to achieve this feat.
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India’s outstanding performance in the recent series has also kept it at the top of the WTC 2023-25 rankings. With eight wins from 11 matches and a winning percentage of 74.24, Rohit Sharma’s team is firmly in the driving seat to reach their third consecutive WTC final. Australia and Sri Lanka follow in second and third place, respectively, with winning percentages of 62.50 and 55.56.
India’s next Test challenge comes in the form of a three-match home Test series against New Zealand, followed by a crucial five-match series in Australia starting November 22. Having finished runners-up in the last two editions of the WTC, India will be eager to break the cycle and secure their first WTC title in 2025.