The recent performances of Babar Azam and Virat Kohli have had a significant impact on their rankings in the ICC Test rankings. Babar Azam’s impressive show in the tour of South Africa has propelled him to the 12th position, while Virat Kohli’s disappointing performance in the Australia tour has led to a decline in his ranking.
Ranking Shifts
Babar Azam’s scored 193 runs at an average of 48.25 in the two-match Test series against South Africa, securing the second spot in the list of top run-scorers in the series. This achievement has resulted in a five-place jump in the rankings, with his rating points increasing to 697.
In contrast, Virat Kohli’s performance in the Test series against Australia was underwhelming, with 190 runs in 9 innings of 5 matches. This has led to a three-place drop in the rankings, with Virat Kohli now occupying the 27th position with 614 rating points. His ranking continues to slip, and he may soon find himself outside the top 30.
Top 5 Rankings
A review of the ICC Test rankings reveals that only one Indian player features in the top 4. Joe Root holds the top spot, followed by Harry Brook, Kane Williamson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Travis Head. Yashasvi Jaiswal is the highest-ranked Indian player, with Rishabh Pant being the next best among Indian players.