New Delhi: Indian left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja took over R. Ashwin’s no. 1 spot in ICC Test Rankings after grabbing nine wickets in the drawn third Test against Australia.
Jadeja took 5 for 124 and 4 for 52 in Ranchi, has gained seven points after starting joint-first with Ashwin at 892 points. The left-arm spinner has become only the third India player after Ashwin and Bishan Bedi to top the bowling charts on his own.
The left-arm spinner has become only the third India player after Ashwin and Bishan Bedi to top the bowling charts on his own.
In the ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen, top-ranked Steve Smith has reached a career-high rating of 941 points after scores of 178 not out and 21.
The Australia captain’s tally is the joint-fifth highest ever along with Peter May.
Only Don Bradman (961), Len Hutton (945), Jack Hobbs and Ricky Ponting (942) have achieved higher rating points.