Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has achieved a career-best 7th position in the ICC Test rankings for batsmen, with 801 rating points. This climb follows his impressive performance in the Leeds Test, where he scored two centuries (134 and 118). Despite his outstanding individual scores, India lost the match as England successfully chased a substantial target. Pant has now surpassed Ben Duckett in the rankings and is the highest-ranked wicketkeeper-batter.
He is only the second wicket-keeper batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test match, a feat previously achieved by Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower. Pant has also broken MS Dhoni’s record for the most Test centuries by an Indian wicket-keeper. His rise is especially significant for India’s Test future, particularly after the retirements of senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. His comeback from a 2022 car accident highlights his dedication and hard work.
The top 10 men’s Test rankings are as follows: 1. Joe Root, 2. Harry Brook, 3. Kane Williamson, 4. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 5. Steve Smith, 6. Temba Bavuma, 7. Rishabh Pant, 8. Ben Duckett, 9. Kamindu Mendis, and 10. Saud Shakeel.
