Pakistan captain Babar Azam has ended a nearly two-year wait to re- the top 10 of the ICC Men’s Test batting rankings. The stylish right-hander climbed five places to secure the 10 position in the latest update, marking a significant return to form among the game’s elite.
Shafique Massive Strides
While Babar’s return grabbed headlines, opening batter Abdullah Shafique made an even dramatic leap. Shafique rocketed up 25 places to land at 32nd, a clear reflection of his impactful performances in outings. The upward movement for Pakistan’s top order comes directly after their competitive showing in the recent Test series against the West Indiesp>
Global Standings Overview
Australia’s Travis Head remains the undisputed leader of the batting charts. He is closely pursued by England’s dynamic duo of Harry Brook in second and the seasoned Joe Root in third. The three positions remained unchanged, underscoring their consistent dominance in the longest format.
Mixed Fortunes for Other Pakistani Bmen
The latest rankings update brought contrasting news for several other Pakistani players:
- Saud Shel experienced a slight dip, slipping two places to 26th.
- Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan dropped one spot to 27th.
- Former Test captain Shan Masood fell three places to 39th.Salman Agha saw a steeper decline, dropping six places to 38th.
In the bowling department, India’s pace spearhead Jasp Bumrah continues to set the standard at number one. He is followed by New Zealand’s Matt Henry and Australia’s Mitchellarc. For Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi is ranked 28th, while spinner Sajid Khan’s five-place to 30th is a notable gain. Fast bowler Khurram Shahzad also edged up one spot to 51st. India’s Ravindra Jadeja continues his reign as the top-ranked Test all-rounder, a position he has made own through consistent contributions with both bat and ball.
