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England’s batting maestro Joe Root has once again ascended to the pinnacle of Test cricket, reclaiming the top spot in the ICC Test Batting Rankings. His match-winning innings of 87 in the first Test against West Indies propelled him past Kane Williamson to regain the coveted number one position.
Root’s resurgence is a testament to his enduring class and consistency. He has now achieved this feat an impressive nine times in his career, solidifying his status as one of the greatest batters of his generation. Moreover, his recent innings saw him surpass Brian Lara’s Test run tally, placing him seventh on the all-time list.
Another standout performer from the England camp is Jamie Smith, who made a significant leap of 31 places to No. 64 in the batting rankings. Mark Wood’s exceptional bowling figures of 7 for 92 earned him a well-deserved entry into the top 20 of the bowling rankings.
In the T20I format, India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal has reclaimed his No. 4 spot after a stellar performance against Sri Lanka. Shubman Gill also made significant strides, climbing 16 places to a career-best 21st position. Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera also saw substantial improvements in their rankings.
India’s leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi has made a commendable return to the top 10 of the T20I bowling rankings.
Do you think Joe Root can maintain his top spot for an extended period?
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