Virat Kohli slips to ninth on latest ICC Test batting rankings
India star Virat Kohli has slipped from fifth to ninth among batters in the latest update to the ICC player rankings carried out on Wednesday 16 March 2022.
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ICC Test Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah breaks into top 5, Virat Kohli slips to 9th
Jasprit Bumrah jumped six spots to fourth but struggling star batter Virat Kohli slipped to ninth in the latest ICC rankings released on Wednesday. Bumrah, who returned with eight wickets in the Day/Night second Test against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru, climbed past Shaheen Afridi, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, James Anderson, Neil Wagner and Josh Hazlewood in the Test rankings for bowlers. Former captain Kohli, who continued his struggle with the bat and could not convert his starts, dropped four places, but managed to remain inside the top-10 just ahead of Rishabh Pant who remained static at 10th.
ICC Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah Moves To Fourth Spot In Test Bowling Rankings, Virat Kohli Slips To Ninth
Fresh from his maiden Test five-wicket haul at home, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah jumped six spots to fourth but struggling star batter Virat Kohli slipped to ninth in the latest ICC rankings released on Wednesday. Bumrah, who returned with eight wickets in the Day/Night second Test against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru, climbed past Shaheen Afridi, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, James Anderson, Neil Wagner and Josh Hazlewood in the Test rankings for bowlers.
"No Cricketer In World Will Try To Fill...": Faf Du Plessis On Royal Challengers Bangalore Great
IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) newly-appointed captain Faf du Plessis said "no cricketer in the world" can "fill in" AB de Villiers' shoes. RCB will be without the services of de Villiers in IPL 2022 as legendary South African cricketer announced his retirement from all forms of the game last year in November just ahead of the IPL retention.
Khawaja eyes hundred, Australia 172-2 at tea v Pakistan
KARACHI, Pakistan : Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith batted resolutely through the post-lunch session to guide Australia to 172 for two on the opening day of the second test against Pakistan on Saturday.
Australia 100-2 in Karachi after Warner and Labuschagne fall
KARACHI, Pakistan : Australia opener Usman Khawaja smashed his second 50 of the series, but the tourists lost two quick wickets to be 100 for two at lunch on the opening day of the second test against Pakistan on Saturday.
Australia win toss, bat in second Pakistan Test
Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to bat against Pakistan in the second Test in Karachi on Saturday.
Cricket-Cummins wins toss, Australia bat in Karachi test v Pakistan
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat in the second test against Pakistan at Karachi's National Stadium on Saturday.