India’s young cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal has climbed two spots in the Test batters’ rankings, securing a position in the top 10 for the first time. His impressive performance in the Test series against England led to this rise in rankings.
Jaiswal has been in outstanding form throughout the series, accumulating a total of 655 runs across four Test matches. He has already equaled Virat Kohli’s run tally in a Test series against England and is on the verge of surpassing the legendary batter’s record in the upcoming Dharamsala Test.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Entered The Top 10 In Latest ICC Test Rankings
Jaiswal’s remarkable performance began with an aggressive innings of 80 runs in Hyderabad. He further showcased his prowess with a brilliant knock of 209 runs, setting the stage for India’s victory in Vizag. Continuing his stellar form, Jaiswal scored another double-hundred in Rajkot, enabling the hosts to take the lead in the series.
It has to be noted that before the Rajkot Test match, Jaiswal held the 29th spot in the Test rankings. However, his remarkable double hundred propelled him to the 15th position, marking one of the most significant jumps in recent times. Following the third Test, his ranking soared even higher, climbing three spots to the impressive 12th position.
In the fourth Test in Ranchi, Jaiswal didn’t manage to reach a century but made significant contributions with scores of 73 and 37. Throughout the series, he has consistently scored at least one fifty in every Test match. Following his consistent performances, Jaiswal received another promotion, this time moving up two spots in the rankings. This elevation placed him in the top 10 for the first time in his Test career. He now joins Virat Kohli as the second Indian in the top 10, with Kohli maintaining his position at 8th rank.
Virat Kohli & Yashasvi Jaiswal are the only Indian batters in the Top 10 ICC Test batters ranking. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/L4yxjGbqCy
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Top 3 ICC Test Rankings
In the ICC Test Batters’ Rankings, the top position is held by the experienced New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson, who has accumulated 870 points. Following him closely is England’s Joe Root at second place with 799 points, and Australia’s Steve Smith at third place with 789 points.
