ICC Test Rankings / Huge upheaval in ICC rankings, Jaiswal benefits, Bumrah also shines

ICC Test Rankings: The ICC has released its new Test batting rankings, and England's veteran batsman Joe Root has maintained his supremacy at the top spot. With a rating of 895, Joe Root has once again proved that he is the epitome of consistency and excellence in Test cricket.

There is no change in the second and third positions as well. England's Harry Brook remains second with a rating of 876 and New Zealand's Kane Williamson remains third with a rating of 867. There seems to be stability in the positions of the top three batsmen, but there have been many major changes after the fourth position.

Yashasvi Jaiswal at number 4, Travis Head loses

Indian young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has jumped one place to occupy the fourth position. His rating has now become 854, which reflects his excellent performance.

Australian batsman Travis Head had to bear the brunt of Yashasvi's rise, who has now slipped to fifth place with a rating of 780. The rating gap between Jaiswal and Head has now become so huge that it seems difficult to bridge it soon.

Getaways by Saud Shakeel and Steve Smith

After the top five, Pakistan's Saud Shakeel has made a huge jump of three places and has now reached the sixth position with 764 ratings. His performance has taken him to new heights in this list.

Australia's legendary batsman Steve Smith has also improved three places and has come to the seventh position with 763 ratings. Although, this is far from the highest position of his career, but it is a pleasant sign for Smith's fans.

Dropping down batsmen

Kamendu Mendis (Sri Lanka)

Lost two places and is now at the eighth position with 759 ratings.

Temba Bavuma (South Africa)

He has also slipped two places to the ninth position (753 ratings).

Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand)

Lost two places and now in tenth place (725 ratings).

Key points in the rankings

Joe Root's consistency: His 895 rating sets him apart from the rest of the batsmen.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's rise: His status as the new star in Indian cricket is getting stronger.

The battle in the middle order: The ranking tussle between Saud Shakeel, Steve Smith and Kamendu Mendis could get more exciting in the coming weeks.

Conclusion

The ICC Test batting rankings show how fierce the competition is at the top level. Experienced batsmen like Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Kane Williamson are maintaining stability, while the rise of young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Saud Shakeel is signaling a new era in Test cricket.

The upcoming matches could bring more changes in this ranking, so it will be interesting to see which batsman shows the strength to stay at the top.