ICC Test Rankings: England's Ollie Pope rises to career-best position
England's Ollie Pope, who smashed a sparkling 196 in the second innings versus India in Hyderabad, has risen to a career-best 15th spot in the ICC Test Rankings. Pope made the difference as England thumped India by 28 runs, despite the hosts claiming a 190-run lead. Meanwhile, New Zealand's Kane Williamson remains atop as the No. 1 ranked Test batter in the world.
Pope slammed 196 versus India
Pope came to the crease in England's second innings (45/1) before he strung several important stands in crucial moments. His 196 came from 278 balls (21 fours). Notably, Pope slammed the highest score by an Englishman in the second innings of a Test in India. Overall, he became the 10th player to record a 150+ score in the second innings against India in India.
Pope owns 2,333 runs in Tests
Pope scored 1 and 196 in Hyderabad. He owns 2,333 runs at an average of 36.45. Pope has hammered 5 tons and 11 fifties. Overall, he owns 6,600 runs in First-Class cricket at 51.16.
Williamson leads the show; Babar and Khawaja rise
Williamson leads the show for batters with 864 rating points. He stays ahead of Joe Root, who has 832 rating points. Steve Smith, who scored a half-century in the second encounter versus West Indies, is third. Daryl Mitchell is next, gaining one spot. Babar Azam rose five places to be fifth. Usman Khawaja rose two places (7th) whereas Marnus Labuschagne dropped six berths (10th).
What about the bowlers?
In the ICC Test Rankings for Bowlers, Ravichandran Ashwin remains atop with a tally of 853 rating points. Pat Cummins has dropped to third with Kagiso Rabada occupying second second place. Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has moved to fourth (825 rating points). West Indies's Kemar Roach has risen to 17th as Alzarri Joseph gained four spots to be placed 33rd.
Root rises in ICC Test Rankings for All-rounders
Root managed five wickets against India with his spin bowling. He has risen to a new career-high rating on the list for ICC Test Rankings for All-rounders. He jumped once place to fourth behind Ravindra Jadeja.
