DUBAI: International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued new Test ranking as Australian newly named skipper Steven Smith grabbed top spot in Test batsmen rankings.
England sensation Joe Root who claimed the top spot in the batsmen ranking following fourth Test win again Aussies now dropped two spot to third after disappointing performance in the Oval Test.
South African super star, Mr 360, AB De Villiers once again grabbed 2nd place in the rankings while Pakistan super star Younis Khan promoted one spot to sixth in new batsmen rankings.
Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara who retired after 2nd Test against India dropped one place to 7th after disappointing performance in the series.
On the other hand Dale Styn continue to dominate top spot in Test bowlers rankings while England’s Stuart Broad is on second.
New Zealand’s left arm pacer jumped to third place while Pakistan’s leg spinner Yasir Shah climbed to fourth place in bowler’s rankings.