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Twitter reacts as Rohit Sharma becomes highest ranked Indian Batsman in ICC Test ranking

Rohit Sharma is one of the most improved Test batsmen in the world right now. The fact that he became the highest-ranked Indian batter on the ICC Test Rankings for Batsmen earlier today proves the same. There were some big changes in the ICC Test Rankings after the India vs. England Test series’ first three matches.

One of the biggest changes in the batsmen’s charts was that Indian opener Rohit Sharma has broken into the Top 5. He now has 773 rating points to his name. Sharma was brilliant with the bat in the home series against England earlier this year. He has continued the same way in the ongoing series in the United Kingdom.

Who is the number 1 batsman in ICC Test Rankings right now?

Another massive change that happened in the ICC Test Rankings for Batsmen was that England captain Joe Root became the world number 1 batsman. Root has been in unbelievable form against India. The right-handed batsman has scored back-to-back hundreds against the runners-up of the inaugural World Test Championship.

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Before the India vs. England series, Kane Williamson held the number one position. But now Root has returned to the top, claiming the top position in the batsmen’s charts for the first time in six years. Root has 916 rating points to his name now.

Twitter salutes Rohit Sharma after he became World No.5 Test batsman

Many fans considered Rohit Sharma a white-ball specialist a few years ago. He usually batted in the middle-order in Tests and could not make much impact. However, once he started opening the innings, Sharma has been unstoppable.

He is the only Indian batsman in the Top 5 of the ICC Test Rankings for Batsmen. Skipper Virat Kohli slipped to number six with 766 rating points to his name. Here are some of the best Twitter reactions after Sharma attained the number five position in ICC Test Rankings for Batsmen.

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Vinay Chhabria is a cricket and WWE enthusiast who supports Roman Reigns and Gujarat Titans. He has been following cricket for the last 15 years and WWE since 2016.

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