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Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant and New Zealand's veteran Daryl Mitchell have ascended to the top 10 of the ICC Test rankings following their impressive performances in the third Test in Mumbai. Pant's half-centuries in both innings have propelled him five spots to sixth position, inching closer to his career-best ranking of fifth. Mitchell's first-inning score of 82 has earned him an eight-place jump to seventh overall, joining his compatriot Kane Williamson in the top 10.England's Joe Root remains firmly at the summit of the Test batter rankings, followed by Williamson, Harry Brook, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Steve Smith. India's Shubman Gill has also made significant progress, moving up four places to 16th after his 90-run knock in the first innings against New Zealand. Player of the Series Will Young has surged 29 places to 44th overall, reflecting his crucial contributions to New Zealand's success.In the bowling department, India's Ravindra Jadeja has climbed two spots to sixth position after his 10-wicket haul against New Zealand. Washington Sundar has also made gains, advancing seven places to 46th among Test bowlers. New Zealand's spin attack has also been rewarded, with Ajaz Patel rising 12 places to 22nd and Ish Sodhi improving by three rungs to equal 70th.South Africa's Keshav Maharaj has risen four places to 19th, bolstered by his 13-wicket haul against Bangladesh in South Africa's recent series victory.The latest ODI rankings also feature notable movement. West Indies captain Shai Hope has moved up five places to 12th among ODI batters, following his 17th ODI century in the second match against England. England's Liam Livingstone has seen a significant rise, moving up 32 spots to 58th after his century in the same clash.Pace bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Mitchell Starc have made strides on the ODI Bowler Rankings. Afridi has moved up three spots to claim fourth, while Starc has climbed four places to 14th following their opening performances in Australia's ODI series against Pakistan. Scotland's Brandon McMullen has also seen an improvement in the ODI all-rounder category, advancing three spots to reach sixth.

Rishabh Pant's stellar performance in the second innings of the opening Test against New Zealand has propelled him to the sixth spot in the ICC Test rankings for batters, surpassing his illustrious teammate Virat Kohli. Pant's counter-attacking 99 earned him a three-spot jump, while Kohli's fluent 70 saw him drop to eighth.India's highest-ranked batter remains opener Yashasvi Jaiswal at fourth, while captain Rohit Sharma slipped two places to joint 15th alongside Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne. England's Joe Root continues to dominate the rankings at the top.New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway made significant gains in the batters' rankings, climbing 36 and 12 spots to 18th and 36th respectively. Matt Henry emerged as the standout performer in the bowlers' category, rising two rungs to ninth with a new career-high rating.Henry's eight wickets in New Zealand's drought-breaking victory over India in Bengaluru earned him the recognition, while teammate Will O'Rourke also moved up two spots to 39th for his seven scalps in the same match.Pakistan spinner Noman Ali re-entered the rankings at 17th after claiming 11 wickets across two innings against England. His teammate Sajid Khan jumped 22 places to 50th after being named Player of the Match in the same contest.India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah remains atop the bowlers' rankings, followed by teammate R Ashwin. Ravindra Jadeja, retaining the seventh spot, is another Indian in the top 10.

England's batting maestro Joe Root has ascended to new heights in the ICC Men's Test Batter Rankings, reaching a career-best rating of 932 points. This remarkable achievement places him among the all-time greats, with only 16 players in Test cricket history surpassing this mark.Root's exceptional knock of 262 in England's emphatic victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Multan propelled him to this milestone. His dominant performance has extended his lead at the top of the rankings by over 100 points, with teammate Harry Brook joining New Zealand's Kane Williamson in second place.Brook's meteoric rise is a testament to his extraordinary triple-century in the same match, where he and Root forged a record-breaking 454-run partnership for the fourth wicket. England's Ben Duckett also made significant progress, moving up five spots to 14th in the rankings after his composed 84 against Pakistan.For Pakistan, Salman Agha and captain Shan Masood made notable gains. Agha jumped 11 places to 22nd, while Masood climbed 12 places to share 51st.On the bowling front, England's Gus Atkinson and Jack Leach benefited from their wicket-taking performances, moving up to 23rd and 28th respectively. Root's versatility was recognized as he ascended to third in the Test all-rounder rankings.The T20I rankings also witnessed significant changes following India's home series against Bangladesh and the opening matches of West Indies' clash with Sri Lanka. West Indies opener Brandon King surged to eighth in the T20I batter rankings, while Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka moved up to 12th.Among T20I bowlers, West Indies spinner Gudakesh Motie jumped to second place, trailing only England's Adil Rashid. Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana climbed five spots to reach fifth, while India's Ravi Bishnoi moved up to eighth. Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed made a significant leap, landing at 19th on the T20I bowling list.

Jasprit Bumrah has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Test bowling rankings, dethroning his India teammate R Ashwin. Bumrah's impressive performance in the Kanpur Test against Bangladesh, where he claimed six wickets, propelled him to the summit.Bumrah's rise to the top marks a significant milestone for Indian fast bowling. He is the first Indian pacer to achieve the No. 1 ranking, surpassing the legendary Kapil Dev, who reached a peak of No. 2 in 1979-80.Ashwin, who was named Player of the Series against Bangladesh, remains close behind Bumrah in the rankings, just one point adrift. The Indian duo's dominance at the top of the bowling charts reflects their exceptional skills and consistency.Another notable mover in the Test batting rankings is Yashasvi Jaiswal. The young Indian opener has surged to third position after just 11 Tests, following his Player of the Match performance in Kanpur. Jaiswal's impressive start to his Test career has earned him widespread recognition.Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya has also made significant strides in the bowling rankings. The left-arm spinner has moved up to joint-seventh after just 16 Tests, thanks to his Player of the Series performance in the 2-0 sweep of New Zealand in Galle.Other notable movements in the Test rankings include Virat Kohli's return to the top 10 among batters. The Indian captain has climbed six places to sixth after his contributions in Kanpur. Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis has also moved up to No. 11 following his unbeaten 182 in the second Test in Galle.Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz has risen to fifth among allrounders, making it two Bangladeshis in the top five alongside Shakib Al Hasan, who remains at No. 3.Bumrah's second stint at the top of the Test rankings is a testament to his exceptional talent and unwavering determination. He has established himself as one of the most formidable bowlers in the world, leading the Indian attack with distinction.

Sri Lanka's historic Test victory over England at The Oval has propelled six of their players to new career-high ratings on the ICC Men's Test Rankings. Skipper Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, and Pathum Nissanka led the charge with impressive batting performances.De Silva's stylish 69 in the first innings earned him a three-place jump to 13th overall, making him Sri Lanka's highest-ranked batter. Mendis gained six places to 19th after a half-century, while Nissanka soared 42 spots to 39th following his innings of 64 and 127*.England's Joe Root remains the world's top-ranked Test batter despite modest scores at The Oval. However, his rating has dropped, allowing New Zealand's Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell, and Australia's Steve Smith to close the gap. Harry Brook fell seven places to 12th after disappointing performances.On the positive side for England, Ollie Pope gained seven places to equal 27th after a century in the first innings, and Jamie Smith jumped six spots to equal 30th after a quickfire half-century in the second innings.Sri Lanka's bowlers also made significant gains on the Test bowler rankings. Vishwa Fernando rose 13 places to equal 31st after taking five wickets, while Lahiru Kumara (up 10 places to 32nd) and Milan Rathnayake (up 26 places to equal 84th) also improved. England's Olly Stone gained 13 places to 74th after his three wickets in the first innings.In the T20I rankings, Australia's Mitch Marsh and Josh Inglis climbed the ladder for batters after their series sweep over Scotland. Spinner Adam Zampa moved up one place to seventh on the T20I bowler rankings. Scotland's Bradley Currie made a significant jump of 20 places to 49th on the same list.

Joe Root's exceptional batting form has propelled him to the summit of the ICC Test Batter Rankings, extending his lead over New Zealand's Kane Williamson. Root's consecutive centuries have solidified his position as the world's top batter, with a 63-point advantage over Williamson.In the latest rankings update, Gus Atkinson's all-around brilliance against Sri Lanka has earned him significant gains. Atkinson's century and five-wicket haul at Lord's have elevated him into the top 20 all-rounders and top 30 bowlers.Despite Sri Lanka's series defeat to England, several players have made positive strides in the rankings. Kamindu Mendis' half-centuries have moved him up 11 spots to 25th, while Asitha Fernando's eight-wicket performance has propelled him into the top ten bowlers for the first time.Bangladesh's clean sweep of Pakistan has resulted in several Tigers making gains. Litton Das' century in the first Test has pushed him up 12 places to 15th in the batting rankings. Mehidy Hasan Miraz's all-around contributions have seen him rise to 7th in the all-rounders list. Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana have also achieved career-best rankings in bowling.In the shortest format, Nicolas Pooran's impressive knock against South Africa has moved him up to eighth in the T20I Batting Rankings. Shai Hope's consistent performances have earned him a 32-spot jump to 40th. Protea Aiden Markram has also joined Pooran in the top 10.American all-rounder Harmeet Singh has made significant strides in the bowling rankings, jumping 48 spots. He has also climbed 19 spots to 40th in the All-Rounder Rankings.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest Test rankings, with significant changes in both the batting and bowling categories.Batting:Virat Kohli has climbed two spots to eighth, while Rohit Sharma has dropped one place to sixth. Yashasvi Jaiswal has made a notable jump to seventh. England's Joe Root remains at the top, with Harry Brook moving up to fourth after his impressive performance against Sri Lanka.Pakistan's Babar Azam has slipped six places to ninth, while Mohammad Rizwan has risen to a career-best tied-10th. Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim has also achieved a career-high ranking of 17th.Bowling:India's Ravichandran Ashwin continues to dominate as the top-ranked bowler in Test cricket. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja maintain their positions at third and seventh, respectively.England's Chris Woakes has moved up four places to 16th, and Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando has climbed 10 spots to 17th. Pakistani pacer Naseem Shah and England's Gus Atkinson have both achieved career-best ratings.All-Rounders:Indian players continue to dominate the all-rounder rankings. Ravindra Jadeja remains at the top, followed by Ravichandran Ashwin. Axar Patel is ranked sixth.

Virat Kohli, the legendary Indian batter, is currently enjoying a well-deserved break from international cricket. Having last played in an ODI series against Sri Lanka, Kohli is now spending quality time with his family. His illustrious career, spanning nearly two decades, has cemented his status as one of the greatest batters of all time.Kohli's journey to the pinnacle of cricket began with the 2008 U-19 World Cup. Similarly, another promising young top-order batter, Shubman Gill, embarked on his international journey with the 2018 edition of the U-19 World Cup. Gill has been hailed as the next big thing in Indian cricket, and together with Kohli, they form a formidable top order.However, a recent fake video has surfaced online, causing a stir among cricket fans. The video features Kohli allegedly blasting Gill, claiming that there's a "big gap between showing promise and becoming a legend." Kohli also reportedly compares himself to Sachin Tendulkar. The comments in the video appear to be lip-synced, and the video has gone viral, sparking concerns about the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI).Despite the fake video, Kohli remains a respected figure in Indian cricket. He recently moved up two rungs to eighth place in the latest ICC Test rankings, while his captain Rohit Sharma dropped a spot to sixth. Young Yashasvi Jaiswal also made a significant jump, moving up to seventh place.In the ICC Test rankings, England's Joe Root remains the top-ranked batter, followed by Harry Brook, who has made a massive jump to fourth place. Pakistan's Babar Azam has dropped to ninth place, while Mohammad Rizwan has achieved a new career-high rating by moving into the top 10.Among bowlers, India's Ravichandran Ashwin continues to hold the top spot, while Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja maintain their third and seventh positions, respectively. England's Chris Woakes and Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando have gained ground, while Pakistan's Naseem Shah and England's Gus Atkinson have attained career-best ratings.In the all-rounders' rankings, Jadeja and Ashwin continue to occupy the top two spots, with Axar Patel ranked sixth.

England's Harry Brook has ascended to the fourth position in the ICC Test batting rankings, a testament to his impressive performances in the ongoing series against Sri Lanka. Brook's contributions of 56 and 32 at Old Trafford have propelled him up three spots, surpassing the likes of Babar Azam, Steven Smith, and Rohit Sharma.Joe Root remains the undisputed leader in the Test batting rankings, followed by Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell. Babar Azam's recent struggles have seen him drop six places to ninth, while Mohammad Rizwan's heroics in Pakistan's loss to Bangladesh have earned him a seven-spot jump to joint 10th with Usman Khawaja.Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim has achieved a career-high rating after his match-winning 191 against Pakistan, moving up seven spots to 17th. Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya has also made strides, climbing one place to ninth among Test bowlers after his five-wicket haul in Manchester.In the T20I rankings, West Indies' Nicholas Pooran has risen three places to ninth among batters following their 3-0 sweep of South Africa. Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie have also made significant gains, moving up to second and third spots respectively among bowlers, behind only England's Adil Rashid.These rankings reflect the dynamic nature of international cricket, with players constantly vying for supremacy. Brook's rise and Babar Azam's decline serve as reminders that form and consistency are crucial factors in determining the best players in the world.