Batting stars Padikkal, Jurel, and Sonal Dinusha climb ICC ranks

The ICC's recent update also highlighted significant gains for several batsmen. India’s opening prospect Devdatt Padikkal posted 117 in the first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka, moving five places up to a career‑best 54th position. Fellow Indian Dhruv Jurel, unbeaten on 115, climbed from 83rd to 65th.

Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha, who notched centuries in both innings of the Colombo Test against India, reached his highest ever ranking at 25th place. His early career average of 86.57 after five matches signals a promising start to his Test journey.

Overall, the rankings now feature a blend of emerging talent and established performers, reflecting a dynamic shift in the batting hierarchy across the major cricketing nations.