Cheteshwar Pujara climbs to career best second spot in Latest ICC Test Ranking for batsman. All Rounder Ravindra Jadeja stays top in bowlers ranking at No.1 Position.
Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja tops Latest ICC Test Ranking
After thrilling third test between Indian and Australia, International Cricket Council has released latest players ranking on 21st March, 2017. In this list, Indian batsman Pujara surpasses Skipper Virat Kohli and reaches 2nd spot. Meanwhile Virat kohli drops down to 4th position after poor performance in his ongoing series against Australia.
Australia Skipper Steven Smith tops batsman rating with 941 points. following with 861 points, Pujara geared up to second spot. England Skipper Joe Root at 3rd position and Kane Williamson at fifth spot.
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Pakistan players Azhar Ali and Younis Khan stays at 6th and 7th postion respectively. Attempting to put keeps running on board, Australia’s David Warner is eighth in rankings, above South Africa’s batting stars Hashim Amla (9) and Quinton de Kock (10).
On the other hand, Ravindra Jadeja continues to retain his No.1 spot for bowlers ranking. Meanwhile Ravichandran Ashwin drops down to second position. Jadeja has delivered all round performance against Australia in third test by contributing 53 Runs with Bat and took 9 wickets with ball.
In bowlers ranking, Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath retains his third position with 854 points followed with 842 points, Australian speedstar Josh Hazlwood in fourth position. England pacer James Andreson and Speed gun Dale Steyn stands respective positions in top 10 spot even without playing games for a while. Stay tune here for more latest cricket news in Scooptimes.