Rizwan Climbs to Top 10 in ICC Test Rankings as Babar Azam Faces Major Decline
There’s been a big change in the ICC rankings. Mohammad Rizwan from Pakistan has made it to the top 10 for the first time, while Babar Azam has dropped significantly. This shift shows how exciting international cricket can be and puts the spotlight on recent performances in the ongoing series.
Rizwan’s Remarkable Rise
Mohammad Rizwan’s doing great in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings! He’s now in the top 10 for the very first time in his career. His jump up the ranks comes after some fantastic games where he scored an unbeaten 171 and then a strong 51. Rizwan’s steady hitting shows he’s becoming more important in Test cricket, which also highlights Pakistan’s rising power in this area.
This milestone really shows how tough and talented Rizwan is. He’s slowly built his reputation as a dependable batsman, and being in the top 10 is a huge deal. It’s also a hopeful sign for Pakistan cricket.
Babar Azam’s Unexpected Decline
On the flip side, Babar Azam, who’s been a key player for Pakistan, has seen his ranking take a hit. He dropped six spots to ninth place after not-so-great scores of 0 and 22 in his last match against Bangladesh. This decline is quite a change from his usual high ranking and raises concerns about where he’s at right now.
Noteworthy Movements in Batting Rankings
Besides Rizwan moving up & Azam dropping down, a bunch of other changes have popped up in the ICC Test Batting Rankings too. England’s Harry Brook is now sitting at fourth place after solid performances against Sri Lanka, where he scored 56 & then 32. Brook getting so close to his career-best third spot really shows he’s making a name for himself internationally.
Also, Saud Shakeel from Pakistan has climbed up to 13th place after scoring a century against Bangladesh. Plus, Mushfiqur Rahim of Bangladesh matched his career-best by reaching 17th position thanks to an amazing innings of 191 against Pakistan. These shifts really highlight how competitive Test cricket is and how recent performances affect player rankings.
Bowling Rankings Highlights
In bowling news, Chris Woakes from England jumped to 16th place after taking three wickets in each innings against Sri Lanka. Asitha Fernando of Sri Lanka made a big leap too, moving up 10 spots to reach 17th after claiming six wickets in that same game. Naseem Shah from Pakistan, along with Gus Atkinson & Matthew Potts from England have also made notable gains thanks to their impressive outings recently.
T20I Player Rankings Updates
Switching gears to T20I updates Nicholas Pooran from the West Indies has burst into the top 10! He achieved this after some stellar performances against South Africa. Reeza Hendricks from South Africa has moved up to 13th place as well. Akeal Hosein from the West Indies climbed to second place in T20I bowling rankings, while Gudakesh Motie also made good progress. And Romario Shepherd jumped up to 31st place too a clear sign of all the exciting shifts happening in T20I rankings.
This changes week-to-week show just how lively international cricket is right now! Mohammad Rizwan’s rise & Babar Azam’s drop remind everyone how fast things can change in this sport. Players keep pushing hard & making their impact felt it’s all part of the thrilling story that cricket is weaving right now.
