ICC Player Rankings: Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah solidifies spot in top 10 in Test rankings

ICC Player Rankings: Cricket is a team sport, but yet every day, every month and every year, we find some select faces who stand out in a crowd of hundreds of players out there representing their national flag on the pitch. King Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma started the year 2024 on a good note as the cricketers re-entered the top 10 in the ICC Test rankings. 

Virat Kohli returns to 9th spot 

Virat Kohli also known as King Kohli is widely regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world, particularly in limited-lovers cricket. He has achieved numerous records and accolades throughout his career.

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As per the International Cricket Council (ICC), former India captain Virat Kohli has returned to the top 10 of the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings while South Africa opener Dean Elgar has made a huge jump after his Player of the Match effort in the first Test of the two-match ICC World Test Championship series in Centurion, which the home side won by an innings and 32 runs to take a 1-0 lead. 

Virat Kohli who previous top-ranked batter who fell out of the top 10 in mid-2022, has moved up four spots to ninth place with scores of 38 and 76, but is still 103 rating points behind top-ranked Kane Williamson of New Zealand (864 points). Joe Root comes in second with 859 rating points, while Steve Smith comes in third with 820.
 

Rohit Sharma drops to 14th position

The 'Hitman' will be remembered as a synonym for selflessness this year. In Test Rankings, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma dropped four places to 14th position in the Test rankings. On the other side, South African veteran Dean Elgar is certain to retire as a top-20 batter after his efforts in the first Test in Centurion, jumping 19 places to 17th (680) ahead of his last appearance.

Jasprit Bumrah re-enters bowlers rankings

Jasprit Bumrah solidifies his spot in bowlers rankings by stealing fifth spot, just behind compatriot Ravindra Jadeja. Marco Jansen's efforts resulted in a three-place climb to 22nd (618), but a five-place jump to 8th in the all-rounder standings, with a career-best rating of 268.

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Indian cricketers are currently dominating sports club with their splendid and remarkable achievement and stands as an inspirational tale for budding cricketers nationwide. Indian cricketers unwavering commitment and enthusiasm have established a fresh standard for excellence in Indian sports serve as an enduring source of motivation for future generations.
 

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