Indian batsman Virat Kohli in motion throughout the second check match between South Africa and India in Cape Town, South Africa, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.
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Star Indian batter Virat Kohli jumped 4 locations to ninth in the most recent ICC Test Ranking after his first rate present in the Centurion Test towards South Africa.
Kohli had dropped out of the top 10 in 2022, however his 38 and 76 in the opening Test towards South Africa final week introduced him back into that bracket, in accordance with ICC.
However, he’s 103 score factors away from chief Kane Williamson, whereas Joe Root and Steve Smith took the second and third place respectively.
India skipper Rohit Sharma dropped to 14th as he may solely handle scores of 5 and nil in the Centurion.
Also, KL Rahul moved up 11 slots to 51st after scoring 101 and 4 in the sequence opener.
As for bowlers, Ravichandran Ashwin remained on the top spot, regardless of managing one for 41 in Centurion, whereas Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah have been at fourth and fifth locations respectively.
Jadeja continued to steer the all-rounders’ checklist, adopted by Ashwin in the second place, whereas Shardul Thakur dropped to thirty fourth.
India sits on the top spot in the staff rating, on 118 factors, forward of Australia and England.
