Yashasvi Jaiswal’s big leap
Indian opener Jaiswal outstanding performance in the ongoing Test series against England propels him into the top 15 of the ICC Test Rankings for batters. His exceptional double century in the series elevates him 14 spots to the 15th position, reaching a career-best 699 rating points. With 545 runs amassed from merely 6 innings, Jaiswal eyes several records during the Ranchi Test. His aim is to replicate Sunil Gavaskar’s feat and become the second Indian batter to exceed 700 runs in a bilateral series. Additionally, he seeks to surpass Kohli as India’s highest run-scorer in a bilateral Test series against England.
Ravindra Jadeja’s All-Round Masterclass: Batting and Bowling Rankings Surge
Ravindra Jadeja, another standout performer of the match, displayed his exceptional all-round skills with a remarkable performance. By scoring 112 runs in the first innings, Jadeja surged from 41st to the 34th position among batters in the rankings. His impressive 7-wicket haul in the match propelled him three spots up to the sixth position in the bowling rankings. Furthermore, Jadeja reinforced his status as a dominant all-rounder, achieving a career-high of 469 rating points and retaining his top position.
Kohli Holds Strong in Top 10; Duckett Climbs Up in ICC Test Rankings
Though Kane Williamson remains firmly at the top spot. Despite not being part of the India vs. England series, Virat Kohli continues to feature in the top 10. With 752 rating points, he stands at the seventh position. Ben Duckett, the powerful batsman who played a remarkable century against India, has also seen gains in the ICC Test rankings. He has climbed to the 13th position with 719 points, benefiting from a rise of 12 positions.
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