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Saud Shakeel, Noman Ali Rise in ICC Test Rankings; Babar Azam Slips

Sajid Khan also enjoyed a significant rise, moving up 18 places to 23rd position

Saud Shakeel and Noman Ali have made significant strides in the latest ICC Test rankings, while Babar Azam has experienced a decline.

Saud Shakeel has climbed three positions to sixth place in the batting rankings, now holding 764 rating points. This marks a notable rise for the middle-order batsman, who had previously been ranked ninth.

Noman Ali has also entered the top 10 for the first time in his career, moving up to ninth place in the bowling rankings after a strong showing against the West Indies, where he took six wickets in his latest match. He currently holds 761 rating points.

Meanwhile, Babar Azam has slipped two spots to 17th place, with 669 rating points, despite scoring a half-century in the same Test match. His recent form has led to this decline, marking a challenging period for the seasoned batter.

Other notable changes include:

  • Mohammad Rizwan dropped to 21st.
  • Salman Ali Agha fell to 23rd.
  • Abdullah Shafique is now at 51st, while Shan Masood remains at 57th.
  • Sajid Khan also enjoyed a significant rise, moving up 18 places to 23rd position with 621 points after a stellar showing in the match.

As of January 22, 2025, here are the latest ICC Test rankings for teams:

ICC Test Team Rankings

Australia leads the rankings, followed closely by South Africa and India.

Position Team Matches Points Rating
1 Australia 36 4531 126
2 South Africa 30 3355 112
3 India 39 4248 109
4 England 46 4815 105
5 New Zealand 33 3216 97
6 Sri Lanka 28 2436 87
7 Pakistan 27 2237 83
8 West Indies 29 2184 75
9 Bangladesh 29 1884 65
10 Ireland 5 131 26
11 Afghanistan 6 112 19
12 Zimbabwe 6 0 0
As of January 22, 2025, here are the latest ICC Test rankings for batters and bowlers:

ICC Test Batting Rankings

Rank Player Country Rating
1 Joe Root England 895
2 Harry Brook England 876
3 Kane Williamson New Zealand 867
4 Yashasvi Jaiswal India 847
5 Travis Head Australia 772
6 Temba Bavuma South Africa 769
7 Kamindu Mendis Sri Lanka 759
8 Steven Smith Australia 746
9 Rishabh Pant India 739
10 Daryl Mitchell New Zealand 725

ICC Test Bowling Rankings

Rank Player Country Rating
1 Pat Cummins Australia 908
2 Ravichandran Ashwin India 887
3 Jasprit Bumrah India 870
4 Tim Southee New Zealand 842
5 Shaheen Afridi Pakistan 834
6 Kagiso Rabada South Africa 823
7 Josh Hazlewood Australia 820
8 Noman Ali Pakistan 810
9 Kyle Jamieson New Zealand 804
10 Mohammed Siraj India 800

Saman Siddiqui

I am a freelance journalist with a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication and an MS in Peace and Conflict Studies. Since 2006, I have been involved in various capacities within the electronic media industry. At OyeYeah, I cover diverse genres ranging from journalism and fiction to fashion, including reviews and fact-finding reports.

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