In a remarkable turn of events, Rishabh Pant has surpassed his senior teammate Virat Kohli to claim the sixth spot in the latest ICC Men’s Test Rankings for Batters. Pant’s impressive performance in the recently concluded first Test against New Zealand saw him score a blistering 99 in India’s second innings, propelling him three places up the rankings
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The match, held in Bengaluru, was an absorbing contest with multiple twists and comebacks. Despite India’s loss to New Zealand, Pant’s counter-attacking knock was one of the highlights of the game. His scores of 20 and 99 in the first and second innings respectively helped him climb to the sixth position, overtaking Kohli, who now shares the eighth spot
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Pant’s rise in the rankings is particularly noteworthy given his return to Test cricket following a severe car accident. His dynamic performance has not only earned him a higher ranking but also showcased his growing form and resilience. Pant is now the second-highest ranked Indian batter behind Yashasvi Jaiswal, who holds the fourth spot
England’s Joe Root continues to dominate the rankings, maintaining a healthy lead at the top. Root’s consistent performances have kept him ahead of his peers, with Pant and Jaiswal being the only Indian players in the top 10. England’s Ben Duckett is also making strides, moving up three places to equal 11th after his century against Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Salman Agha has made significant progress, moving to 14th place with a new career-high rating following scores of 31 and 63 in the same match. New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra surged up 36 places to 18th, while Devon Conway progressed 12 spots to 36th
In the bowling department, Matt Henry was a big mover, rising two places to a career-high ninth after an eight-wicket haul in New Zealand’s victory over India. Pakistan’s Noman Ali secured the 17th spot following his 11-wicket match against England, while Sajid Khan gained 22 places to move to 50th after being adjudged Player of the Match
Pant’s ascent in the rankings is a testament to his talent and determination, and fans are eagerly anticipating his future performances in Test cricket. As the rankings continue to evolve, it will be interesting to see how Pant and other rising stars fare in the coming matches
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