Indian cricket team has been on a roll, having achieved the top spot in the ICC Test rankings after defeating Australia by an innings and 132 runs in Nagpur’s first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This has put them in the coveted position of being the No. 1 team across all formats, a feat that they have never accomplished before.
Led by the dynamic Rohit Sharma, who became the first Indian Cricket Team captain to achieve this remarkable feat, India has been in impressive form lately, with back-to-back victories in Tests, one-day internationals, and T20 internationals.
In the recent past, India defeated New Zealand 3-0 at home to become the No. 1 team in ODIs, and before that, they had a convincing 3-0 victory over Sri Lanka.
This recent success has not only brought India closer to securing a place in the World Test Championship final in England in June but has also elevated the rankings of several Indian players. In the Test bowler rankings, Ravichandran Ashwin has advanced to second place, 21 rating points behind Australia’s Pat Cummins, and has regained the top spot for the first time since 2017. Ashwin’s excellent performance in the recent Test against Australia played a crucial role in India’s victory. He took five wickets in the second innings and three in the first innings, ensuring that India completed their surprising triumph before tea on the third day.
Ashwin’s spin twin, Ravindra Jadeja, also put in a remarkable performance in the same Test, causing havoc on the first day with 5/47, including the valuable wickets of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. In the second innings, Jadeja picked up two wickets, while Ashwin stepped up in the final session of the Test to destroy Australia’s top seven hitters, leaving them reeling at 67/7 before getting all out for just 91 runs.
In addition to the excellent performances by the bowlers, Rohit Sharma’s game-changing hundred in Nagpur has also helped him climb up the Men’s ICC Test Batting Rankings. He has moved up from tenth place to eighth, in recognition of his impressive performance in the same Test. After Australia’s first innings ended with an all-out score of 177, Rohit entered the crease and played a confident and assured knock of 120, setting the tone for the remainder of the game.
With this recent success, India has cemented its position as one of the best cricket teams in the world. It is also a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players, who have consistently put in impressive performances in different formats of the game. The upcoming Test in New Delhi against Australia will be crucial, and India will be hoping to maintain their leadership and increase their chances of making the World Test Championship final.
In conclusion, India’s recent success in cricket has been truly remarkable, and they deserve to be celebrated for their achievements. With the team’s impressive performance across all formats and the individual players’ elevated rankings, Indian cricket seems to be in good hands. It will be interesting to see how the team performs in the upcoming Tests and what the future holds for Indian cricket.
