ICC Test Rankings: Rohit Sharma Back In Top 10
Rohit Sharma scored 10th century against West Indies in first test which helped him return to 10th spot again.
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In Roseau, Dominica, India commenced the 2023-2025 cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) by defeating the West Indies by an innings and 141 runs. India completed the Test in three days, putting the host side in a precarious position from the beginning.
On his India début, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 171 runs in 387 balls, earning him the match's Most Valuable Player award. The youngster recorded the third-highest Test debut total by an Indian batter. Jaiswal made his debut in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings for Test batsmen thanks to his marathon innings. The southpaw is ranked number 73.
Rohit Sharma, the captain of India, achieved his tenth century during India's first innings. With his 103 off 221 balls, the Mumbai batsman returned to the top 10 in the ICC rankings for Test batters. He rose three positions to No. 10, just ahead of the injured Rishabh Pant (No. 11). The patient Virat Kohli, who achieved 76 runs in the match, is ranked fourteenth.
Ravichandran Ashwin extends his top-spot margin.
Ravichandran Ashwin stole the show with his bowling, taking five wickets in the first innings and seven wickets in the second. The number one Test bowler increased his lead at the summit by 24 points. Pat Cummins, who is ranked second in the rankings, is 56 points behind the Indian spinner.
Ravindra Jadeja, Ashwin's spin-bowling partner, also moved up three positions and is presently ranked seventh with 779 rating points. Five wickets were taken by the left-arm spinner, who also bowled very economically in both innings. India is scheduled to play the second and final Test against the West Indies in Port of Spain, Trinidad, commencing on Thursday, July 20. Ashwin and Jadeja will have the opportunity to earn more rating points.
