Ravichandran Ashwin
ICC made several major changes in the Test rankings of players on Tuesday. ICC has released the new Test rankings after the recent Test series played between India-South Africa and Australia-Pakistan. After which many players have made huge leaps in the rankings. At the same time, some players have faced huge losses in rankings. In this series, Team India’s star all-rounder R Ashwin has not suffered any loss in his Test ranking, but his ICC Test ranking is now in danger. A star fast bowler may soon overtake him.
Ashwin’s ranking in danger
R Ashwin is currently at the first position in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers. Ashwin is at this position with 863 rating points, but Australia’s fast bowler and captain Pat Cummins can snatch this ranking from Ashwin. Actually, due to the change in ICC Test rankings, Pat Cummins’ ranking has improved and he has come to second place with 858 rating points. Earlier he was in third place. Pat Cummins is only 5 rating points behind Ashwin. In such a situation, he can leave Ashwin behind in the upcoming Test series which his team will play against West Indies.
Pat Cummins
How can Ashwin survive?
If Ashwin wants to remain at the number 1 position in the Test rankings for bowlers, he will have to perform very well in the upcoming series. If Ashwin keeps his performance better than Pat Cummins, then he will remain at the first position in this ranking. Team India will play its next Test series against England in India. Ashwin has a great chance to retain his throne during this series. Ashwin also has the advantage of home conditions. Although Pat Cummins will also be playing in the West Indies series in Australia, but Ashwin is one of the most dangerous bowlers in India with his spin bowling.
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