Saud Shakeel Breaks Into ICC’s Top Test Batters List
Noman Ali has also entered the ICC's top 10 Test bowlers, moving up eight places to secure ninth position.
Saud Shakeel has made a significant achievement by entering the ICC’s top Test batters list released on October 30, 2024.
Saud Shakeel is currently ranked 13th with a rating of 715.
This milestone highlights his impressive performance in recent matches, contributing to Pakistan’s success in the Test format.
His ascent in the rankings follows strong performances, particularly in the series against England, where he showcased his batting skills effectively.
Born on September 5, 1995, Shakeel is a left-handed batter known for his technique and composure at the crease.
England’s Joe Root remains at the top of the rankings, followed by New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal, and England’s Harry Brook.
Australia’s Steven Smith and Usman Khawaja rank just ahead of Shakeel, while Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne, Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis, and New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra hold the eighth, ninth, and tenth positions, respectively, with Ravindra jumping eight places to enter the top 10.
India’s Virat Kohli has dropped to 14th, while Pakistan’s Babar Azam has climbed to 18th.
As of October 30, 2024, the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings are as follows:
Rank | Player | Country | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Joe Root | England | 899 |
2 | Kane Williamson | New Zealand | 829 |
3 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | India | 792 |
4 | Steven Smith | Australia | 757 |
5 | Usman Khawaja | Australia | 728 |
6 | Virat Kohli | India | 724 |
7 | Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistan | 720 |
8 | Marnus Labuschagne | Australia | 720 |
9 | Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | 718 |
10 | Rishabh Pant | India | 718 |
Pakistan’s Test bowler Noman Ali has also entered the ICC’s top 10 Test bowlers, moving up eight places to secure ninth position.
Shaheen Shah Afridi, however, slipped from 14th to 15th. South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada now leads the Test bowler rankings, having risen three places, while India’s Jasprit Bumrah is in third.