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.
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.
You are now looking at India's highest ranked Test batter! 😌🇮🇳
Ro is now fifth in the rankings with a career best rating points of 773 💙#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians @ImRo45 @BCCI pic.twitter.com/B6wD8Fuoyq
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) September 1, 2021
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Rohit Sharma in ICC Test Ranking:
– Career-best ranking at 5.
– Highest ranked Indian batsman.
– Highest ranked opener.AdvertisementThe rise from 2019 from nothing to one of the most trusted batsmen in the longer format. Take a bow, Hitman.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 1, 2021
Rohit sharma is now at no. 5 in test batting ranking, taking over Virat Kohli who was at 5th previously.
Congrats @ImRo45 , we want to see you at the top.#Rohitsharma #Rohit #Hitman #ViratKohli #INDvsENG #INDvENG #Engvind #4thtest #Leeds pic.twitter.com/jtIJbqzw9m
Advertisement— Yogen (45) (@frontFootPuller) September 1, 2021
It's Just Beginning Still Many More To come 🔥
AdvertisementHighest Ranked Test Batsman For India 😎@ImRo45 #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/CmGtNMzflE
— Rohit Yash MI 🇮🇳 (@YashRohitFan) September 1, 2021
I still remember people said Rohit Sharma can't be successful as a test Cricketer
But today he is the best test batsman of India !— Asha (@ashaa_45) September 1, 2021
He can't play red ball
He can't play new ball
He can't play at overseas TTests
He can't play swing Bowlers
He wasn't fit player
He can't survive Atleast one over, when pitch was green track
Injury was just a drama, he was scary when playing in os tests…!@ImRo45 : pic.twitter.com/8pcNP72vqo— Gudumba Shankar👖 (@ImBenTenn45) September 1, 2021
Now Rohit Sharma moved to top 5 position in ICC Test ranking. What a turnaround from Hitman @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/s21Qm8CsFF
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) September 1, 2021
