The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is in full swing right now. India will be facing Australia in the second Test match of the series in Adelaide, which will take place from 6th December. India did the unexpected in Perth earlier by winning the match with big margin, thanks to stellar performances from Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and KL Rahul. Now, as Rohit Sharma, who was unable to participate in the first match, rejoins the squad, all eyes are now on the much-anticipated Pink Ball Test in Adelaide.
Performances from the first Test match boosted KL Rahul, Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s rankings in the ICC Mens’ Test batters. Now, Rohit Sharma also has a chance to prove himself.
Virat Kohli’s position in ICC Rankings
Virat Kohli, the ever-consistent performer for India, currently holds the 14th position in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings with 689 points. Though not his career-best rating of 937 against England in 2018, Virat continues to be a crucial factor in India’s test team composition. We all have seen his run-making ability in the Perth Test, and if he continues to do so, then he will be in top 10 without a doubt.
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Rohit Sharma’s ranking climb
India’s skipper Rohit Sharma has been slightly out of the top ranks in ICC Test rankings owing mostly to his performances. As of the latest update, he stands at 26th place with a rating of 623. With his return to the team for the Adelaide Test, fans hope to see him regain his form and ascend the rankings once again.
KL Rahul’s struggles and now time to shine
KL Rahul, on the other hand, finds himself in the 49th position with 535 points. Once ranked 8th with a career-high rating of 761, Rahul has struggled to find his footing lately. Despite this, his contributions in the Test at Perth were crucial, and supporters are optimistic that he will use this momentum to improve his ranking.
