ICC Test Rankings: Labuschagne, Babar rise on back of scintillating performances
Marnus Labuschagne has been richly rewarded for his blistering form during Australia’s home summer by storming into the top five of the ICC Test rankings. Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has also breached the top ten of the rankings on the ninth spot after his century in Pakistan’s historic home Test against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. Indian skipper Virat Kohli maintains his top position in the batsmen’s rankings followed by Australian Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Kane Williamson.
⬆️ Marnus Labuschagne breaks into 🔝 5
⬆️ Babar Azam breaks into 🔝 10After their consistent performances on recent tours, the two batsmen have made giant strides in the latest @MRFWorldwide ICC Test Rankings for batting 👏
Updated rankings 👉 https://t.co/e3UkSGNkdZ pic.twitter.com/BobjQA5wMk
— ICC (@ICC) December 16, 2019
Three Indians feature in the top ten of the batsmen’s rankings. Both Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane maintain their hold over the fourth and sixth spot respectively. David Warner sees his ranking drop by two spots to number seven after having a mediocre outing in the Perth Test.
In the bowling rankings, Pat Cummins maintains his stranglehold on the top spot followed by South African Kagiso Rabada. Neil Wagner after a string of consistent performances breaks into the top three. Mitchell Starc is the biggest gainer in the rankings, going up nine spots to number five. Tim Southee also breaches the top ten after gaining three spots.
Mitchell Starc ⬆️
Tim Southee ⬆️The fast bowlers have been on 🔥 of late and it shows in the recent @MRFWorldwide ICC Test Rankings for bowling!
Updated rankings 👉 https://t.co/HYjKQA6nsf pic.twitter.com/VbBQVS6Co7
— ICC (@ICC) December 16, 2019
In the all-rounders’ rankings, Jason Holder continues to occupy the top spot followed by Ravindra Jadeja and Ben Stokes. India continue to sit on the top spot of the team rankings followed by New Zealand and South Africa. England and Australia complete the top five.
