India’s star batter Virat Kohli took a major hit on his International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings after a poor show in the New Zealand series. In the ICC men’s rankings announced on Wednesday (Nov 6), Virat got dropped out of the top 20 for the first time in almost a decade, having scored just 93 runs across six innings during the series. On the other hand, Rishabh Pant is now sixth in the standings with 750 rating points after having impressed with the bat.

<h2>Virat out of the top 20</h2>

In the latest rankings, Virat took a massive hit and now sits 22nd with 655 rating points, having been a major failure with the bat. The former India captain’s highest score was 70, which came in the second innings of the Bengaluru Test. Apart from that, the rest of the five innings yielded a meager 23 runs, while he averaged 15.5 runs per inning.

On the other hand, Pant scored 261 runs in the three-match Test series, averaging 43.5 runs per innings. Pant returned to the Test format after a massive 21-month gap due to a near-fatal car accident. Pant scored a hundred in his return Test match in September against Bangladesh in Chennai, which also played an important role in India’s series win.

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Besides, India's young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal took a slight hit and now sits fourth in the ranking, scoring 190 runs in six innings and amassing 189 runs in the Bangladesh series. He remains the most consistent performer in the Indian side despite India’s massive failure against New Zealand.

The Indian batters will have the opportunity to bounce back in the Test rankings during the Australia Test series, which starts on November 22, with eyes on big players like Pant and Virat. India need to win the series 4-0 if they are to reach the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) in June 2025.

India’s star batter Virat Kohli took a major hit on his International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings after a poor show in the New Zealand series. In the ICC men’s rankings announced on Wednesday (Nov 6), Virat got dropped out of the top 20 for the first time in almost a decade, having scored just 93 runs across six innings during the series.

India’s star batter Virat Kohli took a major hit on his International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings after a poor show in the New Zealand series. In the ICC men’s rankings announced on Wednesday (Nov 6), Virat got dropped out of the top 20 for the first time in almost a decade, having scored just 93 runs across six innings during the series. On the other hand, Rishabh Pant is now sixth in the standings with 750 rating points after having impressed with the bat. Virat out of the top 20 In the latest rankings, Virat took a massive hit and now sits 22nd with 655 rating points, having been a major failure with the bat. The former India captain’s highest score was 70, which came in the second innings of the Bengaluru Test. Apart from that, the rest of the five innings yielded a meager 23 runs, while he averaged 15.5 runs per inning. On the other hand, Pant scored 261 runs in the three-match Test series, averaging 43.5 runs per innings. Pant returned to the Test format after a massive 21-month gap due to a near-fatal car accident. Pant scored a hundred in his return Test match in September against Bangladesh in Chennai, which also played an important role in India’s series win. ALSO READ | BBL: David Warner takes over as Sydney Thunder skipper after captaincy ban lifted Besides, India's young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal took a slight hit and now sits fourth in the ranking, scoring 190 runs in six innings and amassing 189 runs in the Bangladesh series. He remains the most consistent performer in the Indian side despite India’s massive failure against New Zealand. The Indian batters will have the opportunity to bounce back in the Test rankings during the Australia Test series, which starts on November 22, with eyes on big players like Pant and Virat. India need to win the series 4-0 if they are to reach the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) in June 2025.

ICC Test Ranking: Virat Kohli out of top 20 for first time in almost decade after dismal show in NZ series

India captain <a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?title=virat+kohli">Virat Kohli</a>, who struck 139 in India's massive win in the first Test against the West Indies, on Friday consolidated his position at the top of the Test rankings, moving within one point of his highest rating point of 937.&nbsp;

Kohli had achieved his highest rating after the Southampton Test against England earlier this year.&nbsp;

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Spinner Kuldeep Yadav's six wickets in the match, including a haul of five for 57 in the second innings, has lifted him 16 places to 52nd position.&nbsp;

Ravindra Jadeja's 100 not out has lifted him six places to 51st among batsmen, and with him also claiming four wickets in the match, he has bridged the gap with top-ranked Shakib Al Hasan to three points in the list of all-rounders.&nbsp;

For the West Indies, Roston Chase has moved up four places to 41st position and Kieran Powell has advanced five slots to 54th position.&nbsp;

Young Indian batsman Prithvi Shaw, who made an impressive debut in the Rajkot Test, has made fine entry into the Test rankings - entering the list of batsmen at the 73rd position. Australian debutant Aaron Finch, who slammed 62 and 49 in Dubai, was at number 72.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Australia opener Usman Khawaja has moved into the top 10 for the first time, after his dogged century helped his side salvage a draw against Pakistan.&nbsp;

The left-handed opener, who struck 85 and 141 to claim the player of the match award on Thursday and advance nine places, had a previous best ranking of 11th in January 2017, when he attained a career-best 747 rating points.&nbsp;

Tim Paine's unbeaten 61 in the second innings has taken him up two slots to 49 Tim Paine's unbeaten 61 in the second innings has taken him up two slots to 49.&nbsp;

Captain Tim Paine is another Australia batsman to move up as his unbeaten 61 in the second innings has taken him up two slots to 49 in the latest update, which also takes into account the first Test in Rajkot, where India completed their biggest ever victory, defeating the West Indies by an innings and 272 runs.&nbsp;

For Pakistan, Mohammad Hafeez has re-entered the rankings at 45th place after marking his return to Test cricket with a century. Asad Shafiq (up five places to 20th), Harris Sohail (up 17 slots to 57th) and Imam-ul-Haq (up 22 places to 88th) are the others to make headway among batsmen.&nbsp;

Fast bowler Mohammad Abbas has gained eight places to reach a career-best 13th position after finishing with seven wickets in the match.

India captain Virat Kohli, who struck 139 in India's massive win in the first Test against the West Indies, on Friday consolidated his position at the top of the Test rankings, moving within one point of his highest rating point of 937.

India captain Virat Kohli, who struck 139 in India's massive win in the first Test against the West Indies, on Friday consolidated his position at the top of the Test rankings, moving within one point of his highest rating point of 937. Kohli had achieved his highest rating after the Southampton Test against England earlier this year. WI vs Ind, 2nd Test, Day 1: West are Indies 197-6 at tea Spinner Kuldeep Yadav's six wickets in the match, including a haul of five for 57 in the second innings, has lifted him 16 places to 52nd position. Ravindra Jadeja's 100 not out has lifted him six places to 51st among batsmen, and with him also claiming four wickets in the match, he has bridged the gap with top-ranked Shakib Al Hasan to three points in the list of all-rounders. For the West Indies, Roston Chase has moved up four places to 41st position and Kieran Powell has advanced five slots to 54th position. Young Indian batsman Prithvi Shaw, who made an impressive debut in the Rajkot Test, has made fine entry into the Test rankings - entering the list of batsmen at the 73rd position. Australian debutant Aaron Finch, who slammed 62 and 49 in Dubai, was at number 72. WI vs Ind, 2nd Test: Male fan invades pitch, tries to kiss Virat Kohli Meanwhile, Australia opener Usman Khawaja has moved into the top 10 for the first time, after his dogged century helped his side salvage a draw against Pakistan. The left-handed opener, who struck 85 and 141 to claim the player of the match award on Thursday and advance nine places, had a previous best ranking of 11th in January 2017, when he attained a career-best 747 rating points. Tim Paine's unbeaten 61 in the second innings has taken him up two slots to 49 Tim Paine's unbeaten 61 in the second innings has taken him up two slots to 49. Captain Tim Paine is another Australia batsman to move up as his unbeaten 61 in the second innings has taken him up two slots to 49 in the latest update, which also takes into account the first Test in Rajkot, where India completed their biggest ever victory, defeating the West Indies by an innings and 272 runs. For Pakistan, Mohammad Hafeez has re-entered the rankings at 45th place after marking his return to Test cricket with a century. Asad Shafiq (up five places to 20th), Harris Sohail (up 17 slots to 57th) and Imam-ul-Haq (up 22 places to 88th) are the others to make headway among batsmen. Fast bowler Mohammad Abbas has gained eight places to reach a career-best 13th position after finishing with seven wickets in the match.

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ICC Test Ranking: Virat Kohli out of top 20 for first time in almost decade after dismal show in NZ series

Kohli consolidates top position in ICC Test rankings, Windies' Roston Chase moves up