In his momentous 100th Test match against England in Dharamsala, Ravichandran Ashwin showcased his prowess, claiming a remarkable nine wickets. The veteran Indian spinner’s stellar performance played a pivotal role in India’s emphatic 4-1 series victory at home. Ashwin’s brilliance saw him dismiss four English batsmen in the first innings and clinch five more in the second.
With match figures reading an impressive 9 for 128 in the Dharamsala Test, Ashwin now ascends to the summit of Test bowling rankings, surpassing Jasprit Bumrah to claim the coveted world No. 1 spot with 870 rating points. Bumrah, alongside Australian Test captain Pat Cummins, now shares the joint-second position, both amassing 847 rating points.
The fifth Test encounter between India and England also witnessed Kuldeep Yadav’s stellar performance, as he secured a five-wicket haul in the first innings. This exceptional feat propels him 15 places up the rankings ladder, establishing him as the world No. 16 Test bowler, boasting 686 rating points.
In the realm of batting, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma’s stellar form sees him soar five places, emerging as India’s highest-ranked Test batsman and claiming the world No. 6 position. Following closely are Yashasvi Jaiswal, now at 8th place with 740 rating points, and Virat Kohli at 9th place with 737 rating points.
Shubman Gill’s remarkable century in the first innings of the fifth Test has also translated into a notable rise in Test rankings, as he ascends 11 spots to secure the No. 20 position.
Despite a relatively subdued performance with the bat in the Tests against Australia, former New Zealand Test captain Kane Williamson maintains his stronghold on the Test rankings, retaining the top position. Meanwhile, his compatriot Matt Henry ascends to the world No. 12 Test bowler, climbing six positions.
