Indian captain Rohit Sharma He suffered a notable drop in the latest ICC Test batting rankings, dropping to his lowest position since December 2018. According to the rankings released on October 30, the change showed significant movement among players, but Rohit’s drop was particularly noticeable.
Rohit Sharma’s rating has gone down along with Virat Kohli
Originally ranked 15th a week ago, it has fallen nine places to 24th. This sharp decline not only highlights his personal struggles but also raises concerns about the overall batting performance of the Indian team during critical matches, especially as they prepare for the upcoming series.
Rohit’s decline is mirrored by the performances of his teammates, who have also suffered setbacks in their ratings. Virat KohliIndian cricket’s powerhouse has dropped six places to 14th. Likewise, goalie-prone Rishabh pants dropped five places and rose to the 11th place. This collective decline in the Indian batting ranks highlights a trend where more than one key player is underperforming at the same time. Rohit’s current ranking of 24th is particularly worrying given that he is ranked 44th in the ICC rankings after his poor performance in the Melbourne Test. Australia In December 2018.
Poor recent form in Test cricket
Currently, Rohit’s rating is at 649, which is his lowest since February 2021 when he dropped to 626. This decline has been exacerbated by a series of subpar performances in recent matches. In the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand, Rohit could only score 2 and 52, followed by 0 and 8 in the Pune Test. These lackluster innings contributed significantly to India’s unexpected defeats in both matches, marking their first home Test series loss in over a decade. The implications of this recession are significant, especially as India prepares for the highly anticipated event Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT)where Rohit will have to rediscover his form to lead effectively.
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Jasprit Bumrah is losing his position as the best bowler
The latest ICC update also revealed significant changes in the bowlers’ ratings. jasprit bumrahwho has held the prestigious No. 1 position among bowlers for a long time, now South Africaof Kagiso Rabada. Rabada’s rise to the top comes after an impressive nine-wicket haul against Bangladesh that was instrumental in South Africa’s win. His exceptional performance took him past Bumrah along with fellow Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwinfell to the third and fourth places, respectively. This change in rankings highlights the competitive nature of international cricket as players consistently battle for the top spots.
Joe Root maintains his dominance in the batting charts
ICC update was also highlighted Englandof Joe RootDespite his struggles during the recent Test series against Pakistan, he continues to maintain his lead in the batting rankings. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Mehidi Hasan Miraz made a notable improvement, moving up two spots to third in the all-around rankings.
Amid these changes, several players have made significant improvements in rankings. of Pakistan Saud Shakil He achieved an important moment in his career by advancing 20 places and taking the 7th place. In addition, New Zealand Racine Ravindra moved up eight places and entered the top ten for the first time, reaching the 10th place after impressive performances. of India Yashasvi Jaiswal In the second Test against New Zealand, he grabbed the headlines by claiming the third wicket in 77 innings after scoring just 65 runs off just 65 balls.
