ICC Ranking: Ravichandran Ashwin Becomes No.1 Ranked Bowler In Latest ICC Men’s Test Rankings While Virat Kohli Moves Up In Rankings

In a stunning display of skill and dominance, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has once again proved why he is one of the finest bowlers in the world. His impressive performance in the recent Test series has earned him the Player of the Series award, thanks to his incredible 25-wicket haul at an average of 17.28.

This remarkable feat has helped the 36-year-old regain his position as the No.1 Test bowler in the world, surpassing the likes of England seamer James Anderson. Ashwin’s exceptional command over spin bowling, coupled with his vast experience, has made him an invaluable asset to the Indian cricket team.

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Indian cricket fans have a reason to rejoice as Virat Kohli, the former India skipper has made a big move in the ICC Rankings after his outstanding performance in the recent Ahmedabad Test. Kohli ended his century drought with a brilliant knock of 186, which has not only helped India to win the Test match but also pushed him closer to the top ten in the ICC Rankings.

Kohli’s century has earned him a jump of 7 spots in the rankings, and he now sits at the 13th position. This is a significant achievement for the Indian batting maestro, who has been struggling with his form lately. The century will undoubtedly boost his confidence, and his fans will be eagerly waiting for him to continue his good form in the upcoming matches.

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Kohli’s rise in the rankings has also made him the third-highest-placed Indian batter in the ICC Rankings, behind Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma, who are placed in the ninth and tenth positions, respectively.

Ravichandran Ashwin has a career-best rating of 904 points:

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has achieved yet another milestone during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, reaching the 450-wicket mark with the red ball. Known for his menacing bowling style in subcontinent conditions, Ravichandran Ashwin has been a force to reckon with for opposition batters.

Ravichandran Ashwin’s highest point in his career came during the home series against England in 2016, where he not only held the No.1 Test bowler ranking but also had a personal best of 904 points to his name. This points tally is not only the highest ever attained by an Indian bowler but also the 19th best overall.

Axar Patel has also climbed in the latest ICC rankings:

The recently concluded Test series between India and Australia has seen some significant movements in the ICC Test rankings for batters and all-rounders. Axar Patel, the Indian all-rounder, has made a remarkable jump of eight places to reach the 44th position on the list for batters. He has also moved up one place to occupy the fourth spot overall on the list for all-rounders.

Usman Khawaja, the Australian opener, has been in great form and has moved up two positions to reach the seventh spot on the Test batter rankings. He finished the series as the highest run-scorer for his team. Cameron Green, the young Australian player, has also made a good gain by jumping 11 places to reach the 26th position on the list for batters. His maiden Test century in the fourth Test played a crucial role in this achievement.

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