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The ICC Test Rankings have undergone significant changes in the latest update on October 2, 2024, reflecting the performances of players across various international series. The ongoing battles in the Test arena continue to shape the rankings, showcasing the evolving dynamics of the game.

India continues to demonstrate its dominance in the cricketing world, particularly following a convincing 2-0 victory against Bangladesh.

ICC Test rankings update – October 2, 2024

Batters ranking

In the batters’ category, Yashasvi Jaiswal has made headlines by climbing three spots, after scoring 189 runs in four innings against Bangladesh. His ability to convert starts into significant scores has not only propelled his rankings but also showcased his potential as a future star in the format. Usman Khawaja, the seasoned Australian opener, has also made strides, gaining two places to secure the fifth position, underlining his consistent form. Meanwhile, Joe Root remains unchallenged at the top of the batters’ chart rankings, with New Zealand’s Kane Williamson trailing him in second place.

RankPlayerCountryRating Points
01Joe RootEngland899
02Kane WilliamsonNew Zealand829
03Yashasvi JaiswalIndia792
04Steven SmithAustralia757
05Usman KhawajaAustralia728
06Virat KohliIndia724
07Mohammad RizwanPakistan720
08Marnus LabuschagneAustralia720
09Rishabh PantIndia718
10Daryl MitchellNew Zealand718

All-rounders ranking

Ravindra Jadeja continues to assert his dominance, holding the top spot with his multifaceted contributions on the field. In a noteworthy rise, Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan has climbed two spots to secure fifth place, highlighting his impact in the series against India.

RankPlayerCountryRating Points
01Ravindra JadejaIndia468
02Ravichandran AshwinIndia358
03Shakib Al HasanBangladesh285
04Joe RootEngland282
05Mehidy HasanBangladesh272
06Jason HolderWest Indies270
07Axar PatelIndia259
08Ben StokesEngland250
09Pat CumminsAustralia245
10Chris WoakesEngland238

Bowlers ranking

Indians seamer Jasprit Bumrah has ascended to the top of the bowlers’ rankings, surpassing R. Ashwin to claim the number one spot. Bumrah’s stellar performance in the recently concluded Test series against Bangladesh, where he took 11 wickets across four innings. While Ashwin now shifts to number two, following him is Australia’s Josh Hazlewood in third while Pat Cummins remains a key figure in fourth place.

RankPlayerCountryRating Points
01Jasprit BumrahIndia870
02Ravichandran AshwinIndia869
03Josh HazlewoodAustralia847
04Pat CumminsAustralia820
04Kagiso RabadaSouth Africa820
06Ravindra JadejaIndia809
07Nathan LyonAustralia801
07Prabath JayasuriyaSri Lanka801
09Kyle JamiesonNew Zealand714
10Shaheen AfridiPakistan709
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