#BabarAzam jumps one place in latest #ICC Test rankings
#LAHORE (MNP) – Pakistan #skipper #BabarAzam moved up in the latest rankings for #Test #batsmen released by the International #Cricket Council (#ICC).
The 28-year-old, who retained his top spot as No 1 #ODI batter, jumped one place to secured the fourth position by surpassing England’s #JoeRoot.
With 861 points, Joe Root slipped to fifth place despite his 56 runs innings he played during the one-off Test against Ireland.
Australia’s Marnus Labuschange holds top position with 915 points, followed by Kane Williamson and Steve Smith at second and third place, respectively.
Australian star Usman Khawaja stood at seventh spot while Rishbah Pant ranked tenth in the ranking as he is the only Indian batter in Top 10 Test players.
Meanwhile, Stuart Broad’s six-wicket performance for England at Lord’s has been reflected by a leap back into the top 10 on the latest MRF Tyres Test Bowling Rankings.
Claiming 5/51 and 1/62 across two innings in the Test against Ireland, Broad jumped two places to 10th (744 rating points), joining teammates James Anderson (2nd, 850) and Ollie Robinson (7th, 777) in the top 10.
