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ICC Test Rankings: Babar Azam Overtakes Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant In Top 10

The all-rounder rankings continue to be dominated by India's Ravindra Jadeja, who maintains his position at the top.

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has shown improvement, climbing back into the top 15
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has shown improvement, climbing back into the top 15

In the Test batting rankings, Joe Root maintains his position at the summit, while Rishabh Pant has made a notable return to the top 10. Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continues his impressive run, retaining his position as India’s highest-ranked Test batter. Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has shown improvement, climbing back into the top 15.

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However, there’s been a significant decline in rankings for two of India’s senior batters. Virat Kohli, who has been a mainstay in the top rankings for years, has dropped out of the top 25. The situation is even more concerning for Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who has slipped below the top 40 ranked batters.

In the bowling department, India’s spearhead Jasprit Bumrah continues his dominance at the top of the rankings, showcasing his consistent performance across conditions. Australia’s Scott Boland has impressed with his recent performances, securing a spot in the top 10. However, India’s Mohammed Siraj has experienced a dip in form, resulting in his exit from the top 25 ranked bowlers.

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The all-rounder rankings continue to be dominated by India’s Ravindra Jadeja, who maintains his position at the top. South Africa’s Marco Jansen has been the biggest mover in this category, climbing to the second position, reflecting his growing importance in the Test arena with both bat and ball.

These rankings reflect recent performances in Test cricket and highlight the emergence of newer talents like Jaiswal and Jansen, while also showing the fluctuating fortunes of established stars like Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

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