ICC Test Rankings: Boland Breaks into Top 10, Pant Returns to Elite Group

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There are a few dramatic rises in the latest ICC Test Rankings: indeed, Scott Boland, the fast bowler from Australia, rose into the top 10 for the first time after the series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After a comeback of six months, Rishabh Pant has once again featured in the batting rankings’ top 10, and Jasprit Bumrah has topped out as the highest-rated Indian bowler.

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Breakthrough into Top 10 Rankings for the First Time by Scott Boland in Test Bowling Rankings

Australian pacer Scott Boland has enjoyed a career-defining series against India, taking 21 wickets during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Boland’s exceptional performance saw him rise 29 places in the ICC Test Bowling rankings, earning him a joint ninth position, his highest ranking to date. Throughout the series, Boland was a dominant force with the ball, bowling at an outstanding average of 13.19. His crowning achievement came in the Sydney Test, where he took 10 wickets for just 86 runs, helping Australia seal a 3-1 series victory over India. Boland’s rise to the top 10 is a testament to his consistency and excellence in the longest format of the game.

Jasprit Bumrah: The Highest-Rated Indian Bowler

Jasprit Bumrah’s remarkable form during the series also earned him a significant boost in the rankings. Bumrah, who returned with 32 wickets at an average of 13.06 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has now become the best-rated Indian bowler in the ICC Test rankings. Bumrah has gone to the pinnacle of achieving a career-best rating of 908 points, and he has become the first Indian fast bowler to achieve that kind of prestigious rating point.

This meant his lethal combination of the ball proved to be India’s deciding factor in performance for the series and rankings show this with him well in the pecking order as one of the world game’s top-class bowlers. Pat Cummins of Australia consolidates his ranking at number two while Kagiso Rabada retains third position.

Test Bowling Overall Rankings. These two bowlers have continued to be class and consistent in international cricket, and have ensured that they are placed at the top three. Meanwhile, Australia’s Josh Hazlewood has fallen out of the top three after a tough series. South Africa’s Marco Jansen has broken into the top five for the first time after an impressive series of matches.

Temba Bavuma, Ryan Rickelton, and Babar Azam Get Batting Rankings Boost

On the batting front, many of the players have showcased significant progress in their rankings. From South Africa, Temba Bavuma, who scored some brilliant 106 runs in the second Test against Pakistan, has improved to reach a sixth career position in the ICC Test Batting rankings. Such an important contribution to the series has resulted in this rise. In addition, Ryan Rickelton’s extraordinary innings of 256 runs have helped him gain a meteoric rise of 48 places into the 55th position.

Babar Azam of Pakistan, who is famous for consistency, has also improved his ranking. His solid knocks of 58 and 81 runs against Pakistan have taken him to the 12th place in the Test Batting rankings, which indicates that he still maintains his performance level in this format.

Rishabh Pant Strongly Returns to Top 10

India’s wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has come back to the top 10 strongly in the ICC Test Batting rankings following some great knocks that helped his team win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He had crucial knocks of 40 and 61 runs in the Sydney Test for India. As a result, he has risen three places and is back at number nine to reclaim his top-10 ranking. Pant’s return to the top tier of Test batsmen cements his reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in world cricket.

Yashaswi Jaiswal Remains In Third Position

Young Indian opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal has retained his third-place position in the Test Batting rankings. Jaiswal’s consistency and potential have been evident in recent series, and his strong standing in the rankings highlights his bright future in international cricket.

Joe Root and Harry Brook Lead the Test Batting Rankings

England’s Joe Root still tops the ICC Test Batting rankings while he continues his stranglehold on the game, being strong and consistent time and again. He has been the bedrock of England’s Test side for many years and is closely followed by teammate Harry Brook in the ranking, who had an explosive stint in the test match with tremendous performances under pressure to have shot himself up to the upper level of test batting.

The new ICC Test Rankings show that things are changing on the international cricket front, as seen in recent developments. There are several players who have displayed exceptional progress. For one, Scott Boland entered the top 10 list, while Jasprit Bumrah earned a record-breaking rating. Meanwhile, batting rankings have seen an improvement in the performance of Temba Bavuma, Babar Azam, and Rishabh Pant. As the cricketing landscape continues to evolve, these rankings serve as a measure of individual excellence and the player’s impact in the longest format of the game.

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