A big update has come out in the ranking of players in the world's most prestigious cricket format Test. England all-rounder Ben Stokes and India's star player Ravindra Jadeja have made a tremendous jump in the new ICC Test rankings. This ranking is not only a testament to their individual performance, but also reflects the strength of the team.
Stokes' return and amazing performance
Ben Stokes, who had been struggling due to injuries and form for some time, has made a great comeback. In the England vs West Indies series, Stokes strengthened the team with both bat and ball, due to which he got a big jump in the all-rounder rankings.
He played a brilliant innings of 82 runs in the last Test and also took two important wickets.
His performance has brought him to the top 5 in the all-rounder rankings.
Under his captaincy, new energy has been seen in the England Test team.
Ravindra Jadeja's consistent performance
Ravindra Jadeja, who has been the pillar of India's Test team for a long time, once again strengthened the team with both his bowling and batting.
In the recent India vs Bangladesh series, he played an innings of 70+ with the bat and took 6 wickets with the ball.
Due to his consistent balanced performance, he has again reached the first position in the all-rounder rankings.
Jadeja's fielding was also helpful in increasing his rating.
Top list of all-rounder rankings
Rank Player Country Rating
1 Ravindra Jadeja India 469
2 Shakib Al Hasan Bangladesh 450
3 Ben Stokes England 435
4 Kyle Mayers West Indies 410
5 Pat Cummins Australia 405
Movement in batting rankings too
There have been many important changes in the batting rankings too. Joe Root and Babar Azam remain constant, but players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jonny Bairstow have moved up the rankings.
Joe Root: Close to 1,000+ rating
Babar Azam: Maintains his place in the top 3
Yashasvi Jaiswal: First time in the top 20
Bumrah returns to bowling rankings
Jasprit Bumrah has also bowled brilliantly after returning from injury. He has taken 15 wickets so far since his return, which has led to a big jump in his rankings.
Rank Bowler Country Rating
1 Kagiso Rabada South Africa 872
2 Pat Cummins Australia 865
3 Jasprit Bumrah India 850
How are the rankings decided?
The ICC rankings are based on a point-based system. Players are awarded points based on their performance in each match, which includes:
Runs, strike rate and quality of opposition in batting
Wickets, economy and opposition batsman ranking in bowling
Joint assessment of all-round performance
England and India's Test preparations
The ranking update clearly shows that both England and India are bringing a new wave to Test cricket. While England is adopting aggressive strategies like 'buzzball', India is now moving ahead with a balance of youth and experienced players.
Future Test schedule
There are several important Test series lined up in the coming months which could lead to further changes in the rankings:
India vs Australia (home series)
England tour of Pakistan
West Indies vs Bangladesh
Will these changes be permanent?
It would be premature to say that these rankings will be permanent, as Test cricket is a format where consistency and patience matter the most. Both Stokes and Jadeja are players who can turn the tide of a match with their performance.
The success of Ben Stokes and Ravindra Jadeja in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings is a sign that Test cricket is still alive and the era of all-rounders is returning. While England is playing in a new style, India is coming into the field with its traditional strength. More changes may be seen in the upcoming Test matches, but for now Stokes and Jadeja have made their mark.
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