Virat Kohli replaces Steve Smith as top batsman in ICC Test Batting rankings
Indian skipper Virat Kohli has replaced Australian Steve Smith as top batsman in ICC Test Batting rankings on Wednesday. Among other Indians, Cheteshwar Pujara is the next best-ranked batsman after Kohli at the fourth spot, while Ajinkya Rahane has slipped to the sixth position. While Steve Smith took lead after playing some great innings against England, he was not able to continue the spark against Pakistan. However, David Warner, who was failing against England, roared against Pakistan. He scored 335 not out in the first innings of the second Test match against Pakistan. David's dominating performance pushed lifted him to the fifth spot in ICC Test Batting rankings. Meanwhile, New Zealand skipper has shown his consistency, while playing against England. Therefore, Kane Williamson managed to put himself on the third spot. Marnus Labuschagne, who plays for Australia has shown some dedication towards Test matches. https://www.ptcnews.tv/manish-pandey-enters-into-wedlock-with-actress-ashrita-shetty/ Labuschagne played some great innings against England and Pakistan, which is why he has been promoted to the eighth spot. However, the points table of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship shows the different picture. India is leading with a huge margin. India is on the top with 360 points, while Australia consolidates second spot with 176 points. So far, there is no other team who has managed to cross the 100 points. New Zealand and Sri Lanka are on the third and fourth position respectively, with 60 points each. -PTC News
