Ashwin displaces Yasir Shah as the best Test bowler in ICC rankings

Ashwin, who was last at the top of the rankings at the end of 2015, moved up one place after his brilliant performance in the first Test. His century in the first innings has also further strengthened his position at the top of the all-rounders rankings.

Yasir Shah, who became the first leg-spinner in 11 years to move to the top of the chart after picking up 10 wickets in the first Test at Lord's, has endured a disappointing outing in the second Test match against England. The leggie dropped down four places to No.5, with James Anderson, Stuart Board, and Dale Steyn moving up above him, along with Ashwin.

Englishman Joe Root, who produced a magnificent double century in the 2nd Test at Manchester, has moved up two places to the No.2 spot in the rankings and now trails Steve Smith by just 24 points. England captain Alastair Cook, a centurion in the 2nd Test, has also moved back into the top-10, with Angelo Mathews dropping out.

ICC Test Rankings - Bowling

1. Ravichandran Ashwin (India)

2. James Anderson (England)

3. Stuart Board (England)

4. Dale Steyn (South Africa)

5. Yasir Shah (Pakistan)

6. Ravindra Jadeja (India)

7. Trent Boult (New Zealand)

8. Josh Hazlewood (Australia)

9. Morne Morkel (South Africa)

10. Vernon Philander (South Africa)

ICC Test Rankings - Batting

1. Steve Smith (Australia)

2. Joe Root (England)

3. Kane Williamson (New Zealand)

4. Hashim Amla (South Africa)

5. AB de Villiers (South Africa)

6. Adam Voges (Australia)

7. David Warner (Australia)

8. Misbah-ul-Haq (Pakistan)

9. Alastair Cook (England)

10. Younus Khan (Pakistan)

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