Rizwan Climbs 10 Places in ICC Test Batters Rankings

Dominating Sydney Test Elevates Rizwan to 17th Position

In a remarkable display of skill, Pakistan’s wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan catapulted ten spots to claim the 17th position on the ICC Men’s Test batters rankings. His stellar performances of 88 and 28 against Australia in the recently-concluded Sydney Test showcased his prowess.

Series Highlights: Rizwan Emerges as Top Run-Scorer

Despite featuring in only two out of three matches in the series, Rizwan emerged as Pakistan’s highest run-scorer with a total of 193 runs. Even with Sarfaraz Ahmed playing the first Test, Rizwan’s contributions stood out, solidifying his impact on the team.

Labuschagne’s Ascension: Jumps to Fourth Position

Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne made significant strides in the rankings, securing the fourth position with a total of 802 points. His scores of 60 and an unbeaten 62 in the Sydney Test propelled him three spots higher in the ICC Men’s Test batters rankings.

Markram’s Brilliance: Enters Top 20

South Africa’s Aiden Markram, showcasing brilliance with a second innings century against India, soared nine spots to enter the top 20 with a total of 667 points. His impressive performance contributed to South Africa’s success in the Newlands Test.

Indian Duo: Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s Rankings

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the Indian team also saw positive movements in the rankings. Kohli secured the sixth position with 775 points, while Rohit Sharma claimed the tenth position with 748 points.

Bowling Brilliance: Bumrah Climbs to Fourth

In the bowling rankings, India’s Jasprit Bumrah surpassed Ravindra Jadeja, securing the fourth position with 787 points. Mohammed Siraj’s exceptional performance, claiming 6/15 and 1/31, propelled him 13 places to a career-high 17th with 661 points.

Cummins Takes Second: Rabada Overtaken

Despite claiming four wickets against India, Kagiso Rabada was surpassed by Australia’s Pat Cummins, securing the second position with 858 points. Cummins, named Player of the Series against Pakistan, showcased stellar performances, accumulating six wickets.

Hazlewood’s Rise: Ties for Seventh

Australia’s Josh Hazlewood, clinching five wickets, rose from 11th to tie for seventh position with 761 points, alongside England’s James Anderson. This shift pushed Nathan Lyon down to 11th with 742 points.

The latest ICC Test rankings reflect the dynamic performances witnessed in recent cricketing events, showcasing the prowess of both batsmen and bowlers on the international stage.

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