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Virat Kohli rise to career-best Test ranking – Scooptimes

ICC announced the latest Test rankings for batsmen on November 30.

The Indian test captain Virat Kohli by scoring 62 in the first innings against England at Mohali have improved their rankings in the latest ICC test batsmen rankings.

The first position is still occupied by Australia captain Steve Smith who played well in the third test match against South Africa at Adelaide Oval. The Australian captain is currently at 897 points. England Joe Root also retains his second place after scoring well in the 2^nd innings against India at Mohali.

Virat Kohli who scored 62 important runs in the first innings against England at Mohali has climbed to 3^rd in the latest ICC test batsmen rankings. Last week Virat Kohli was at 4^th position. New Zealand test captain Kane Williamson has dropped down to fourth because of poor performance in the 2^nd test against Pakistan at Hamilton.

South Africa batsmen Hashim Amla still retain his 5^th position in batsmen rankings. South Africa counterpart AB De Villiers jumps into 6^th place despite not playing any matches recently. Last week AB De Villiers was 7^th in ICC test batsmen rankings.

David Warner who was 8^th has climbed to 7^th in the latest ICC test batsmen rankings. India’s number 3 Cheteshwar Pujara also climbed one place up to 8^th.

Jonny Bairstow who batted well in the first innings of the Mohali test match has come into 9^th place in test batsmen rankings. Jonny Bairstow scored 89 runs in the first innings. Pakistan Younis Khan has dropped down from 6^th to last place because of poor performance in the 2^nd test match against New Zealand. Here we look at the latest ICC test batsmen rankings.