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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.
Pakistan Cricket Team Gears Up for Test Series against Sri Lanka
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.
