Dubai — Pakistan captain Shan Masood, star batter Babar Azam, and all-rounder Salman Ali Agha have improved their positions in the latest ICC Test player rankings released on Wednesday.
According to Beyond Time News, several Pakistani players recorded gains in the updated rankings, although a few bowlers slipped down the list.
Babar Azam Moves Up in Batting Rankings
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam climbed one place to 22nd position in the ICC Test batting rankings with 663 rating points.
Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan maintained his 21st position in the latest standings.
Salman Ali Agha also showed improvement after moving up two spots to 27th place with 636 points.
Shan Masood Improves Position
Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood gained two positions and now sits at 44th place with 558 rating points.
Meanwhile, opener Imam-ul-Haq retained his 53rd ranking.
However, Abdullah Shafique slipped two places to 56th position.
Young batter Abdullah Fazal experienced a major drop, falling 23 places to 98th with 288 points.
Joe Root Continues to Lead Test Batting Rankings
England’s Joe Root remained at the top of the ICC Test batting rankings.
Fellow England batter Harry Brook held the second spot, while Australia’s Travis Head stayed in third position.
Pakistani Bowlers Slip in ICC Rankings
In the ICC Test bowling rankings, spinner Noman Ali dropped two places from fifth to seventh despite maintaining 817 points.
Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi also slipped two spots and now ranks 26th with 624 points.
Meanwhile:
- Mohammad Abbas retained 28th place
- Sajid Khan dropped to 31st
- Hasan Ali climbed to 39th
- Khurram Shahzad stayed at 49th
Spinner Asif Afridi fell four places to 86th position.
Agha Salman Drops in All-Rounder Rankings
Although Salman Ali Agha improved in batting rankings, he slipped three places in the ICC Test all-rounders’ rankings and now stands at 94th.
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Bumrah Maintains Top Spot Among Bowlers
India’s Jasprit Bumrah continued to lead the ICC Test bowling rankings.
Australia’s Mitchell Starc remained second, while New Zealand pacer Matt Henry held third place.
Conclusion
Pakistan’s latest ICC Test rankings update brought positive news for Shan Masood, Babar Azam, and Salman Ali Agha as all three improved their standings. However, some Pakistani bowlers experienced slight declines in the latest list.
According to Beyond Time News, the updated rankings reflect Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its Test squad ahead of upcoming international assignments.
FAQs
1. Which Pakistani players improved in the ICC Test rankings?
Shan Masood, Babar Azam, and Salman Ali Agha all moved up in the latest rankings.
2. What is Babar Azam’s current ICC Test ranking?
Babar Azam climbed to 22nd place with 663 rating points.
3. Who leads the ICC Test batting rankings?
England batter Joe Root currently holds the top position.
4. Which Pakistani bowler dropped in rankings?
Noman Ali and Shaheen Shah Afridi both slipped two spots.
5. Who is the No.1 Test bowler in the world?
India’s Jasprit Bumrah remains the top-ranked ICC Test bowler.
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