What is Yashasvi Jaiswal's position in the ICC Test rankings of India's top batters of all time?
In a stunning turn of events, young Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal has made a significant impact on the international stage, breaking into the top ranks of India's all-time Test batting ratings.
Jaiswal's average of 50.20, based on his 2,209 runs, places him fourth among Indians with at least 2,000 Test runs, according to a compilation by Wisden. Remarkably, Jaiswal achieved this feat in just 40 innings, a record that he shares with the legendary Virender Sehwag.
The 22-year-old's meteoric rise continues as he holds the Indian record for being the joint-fastest to 2,000 Test runs. His impressive performance has earned him the 5th spot in the latest ICC Test batting rankings.
Jaiswal's record-breaking year saw him hit 36 sixes, setting a new mark for the most sixes in a calendar year. This feat further cements his position as a powerful and consistent batsman.
Despite his youth, Jaiswal has already achieved Test hundreds in four of the five countries he has played in. His consistent performance has earned him a career-high ranking of 858 points, placing him 70th on the all-time ICC rankings.
Veteran cricketers Dilip Vengsarkar and Ajinkya Rahane find themselves just behind Jaiswal, ranked 83rd and 87th respectively.
The top 10 Indian cricketers with the highest ICC Test batting rating points of all time are as follows:
- Virat Kohli – 937 points
- Sunil Gavaskar – 916 points
- Sachin Tendulkar – 898 points
- Rahul Dravid – 892 points
- Cheteshwar Pujara – 888 points
- Gautam Gambhir – 886 points
- Gundappa Viswanath – 871 points
- Vijay Hazare – 870 points
- Virender Sehwag – 866 points
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – 858 points
While Sachin Tendulkar, the highest run-scorer in international cricket history, reached a peak ICC Test batting rating of 898, he is slightly behind Kohli’s highest peak of 937. Veteran players like Gavaskar and Dravid also scored impressively in ICC ratings, reflecting their impact in Tests.
Among current or recent players, Jaiswal has broken into this elite list, highlighting his rising prominence. The ICC official Test batting rankings page lists current rating points but does not provide an all-time historical summary for Indians; thus, the Wisden list remains authoritative for all-time peaks.
Key note: This ranking only pertains to ICC Test batting rating points, which reflect a player’s peak performance as rated by the ICC, rather than overall career runs or centuries.
Jaiswal's impressive performance continues to redefine the landscape of Indian cricket, offering a promising future for the sport.
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