Babar Azam Moves Up to Third Place in ICC Test Batting Rankings

Babar Azam, the talented captain of the Pakistan cricket team, has made a significant jump in the ICC Test batting rankings. Following the conclusion of the third Ashes Test, Babar climbed three places to secure the third position. This rise was facilitated by the points lost by Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Joe Root.

Currently, Babar Azam holds 862 points, a mere 21 points behind the world’s number one Test batsman, Kane Williamson, who leads the rankings with 883 points. Trailing just ahead of Babar is Travis Head, who occupies the second spot with 874 rating points.

Latest ICC Test Ranking (Updated – 10. July 2023)

Rank Player Team Rating Points Highest Rating
1 Kane Williamson NZ 883 919 v Pakistan, 07/01/2021
2 Travis Head AUS 874 884 v India, 11/06/2023
3 Babar Azam PAK 862 882 v New Zealand, 30/12/2022
4 Steve Smith AUS 855 947 v England, 08/01/2018
5 Marnus Labuschagne AUS 849 937 v West Indies, 12/12/2022
6 Joe Root ENG 842 923 v India, 05/07/2022
7 Usman Khawaja AUS 824 847 v England, 02/07/2023
8 Daryl Mitchell NZ 792 800 v Sri Lanka, 13/03/2023
9 Dimuth Karunaratne SL 780 783 v Ireland, 18/04/2023
10 Rishabh Pant IND 758 801 v England, 05/07/2022

Source: ICC

The upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, commencing on July 16, provides Babar with an opportunity to further solidify his position and potentially challenge Kane Williamson for the top spot. If Babar performs well and accumulates more points in these matches, he could significantly narrow the gap and potentially claim the coveted number one position in the ICC Test batting rankings.

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Babar Azam’s exceptional batting skills and consistent performances have propelled him to the upper echelons of international cricket. As the leader of the Pakistan team, he continues to inspire and lead by example. Cricket enthusiasts around the world eagerly await his performances in the upcoming series and the thrilling competition for the top spot in the rankings.

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