Rohit Sharma in top 10 of ICC Test rankings, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s debut century took him to this position

In the opening Test against the West Indies, Rohit Sharma displayed his mastery with the bat, scoring a brilliant century. This remarkable performance has catapulted the Indian skipper back into the top 10 in the latest MRF Tires ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings. Rohit’s solid knock of 103 helped him climb three places in the rankings, one place ahead of compatriots Rishabh Pant (11th) and Virat Kohli (14th), making him the highest-ranked Indian batsman.

Captain Rohit Sharma is the only Indian batsman in the top 10 list in the latest ICC Test batting rankings.

From not being a part of the Indian Test team to becoming the best Indian Test batsman ever. What an inspiration hitman. pic.twitter.com/qpwYN7vghA-Huge. (@sportyvishal) 19 July 2023

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Yashasvi Jaiswal made a bang entry in ICC batting rankings after debut century

While Rohit Sharma grabbed headlines with his 10th Test century, a young talent marked his arrival on the international stage in spectacular fashion. 21-year-old rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal impressed the cricketing world with his Test debut against the West Indies. Jaiswal’s remarkable 171 off 387 balls earned him a well-deserved place in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings, debuting at an impressive 73rd position. The talented opener’s extraordinary performance also earned him the Player of the Match award as he registered the third-highest score by an India opener on debut and the highest away from home.

India showed their dominance in the opening match of the ICC World Test Championship series against the West Indies, en route to a comprehensive win in Dominica. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal both performed brilliantly in the match and took India to victory with their brilliant centuries.

Ravichandran Ashwin moves ahead as No.1 ranked bowler

Apart from the stellar achievements of Rohit and Jaiswal, India’s premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin dominated the bowling department. Ashwin’s exceptional performance in the match, where he took an impressive 12 wickets, further cemented his position as the No. 1 bowler in the MRF Tires ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings. With a stellar performance, Ashwin managed to improve his rating points by 24 points, widening the gap with the second-ranked bowler, Australia’s Pat Cummins, to 56 points.

Ravindra Jadeja’s brilliant performance increased the ranking

Along with Ashwin, fellow Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja played a vital supporting role, taking his five-wicket haul. Jadeja’s commendable performance in Tests has helped him move three places to seventh in the MRF Tires ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings.

Bangladesh stars shine in T20I rankings

Turning the focus to T20 cricket, the recently concluded Bangladesh vs Afghanistan series saw notable changes in the ICC T20I rankings. While Rashid Khan retained his position at the top of the bowlers’ list despite a modest performance, Bangladesh’s consistent performances were rewarded with a 2-0 series win.

Shakib Al Hasan and Nasum Ahmed move up in T20I Bowling Rankings

Seasoned all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has shown his class in the T20 format as he has climbed eight places to be 16th in the T20I bowlers rankings. Also, left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed impressed with his bowling ability and moved up 17 places to reach 33rd position.

Stand-in captain Liton Das shows promise in T20I batting rankings

Stand-in captain Liton Das displayed his batting prowess during the series, scoring a total of 53 runs for Bangladesh in both the matches. This commendable performance allowed Das to climb three places and share the 18th spot in the T20I batsmen’s list.