Sarfaraz Khan took a big leap in the ICC Test batting rankings.
Although the Indian team had to face defeat in the first match of the three-match Test series between India and New Zealand played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the performance of some players impressed everyone. This match saw an excellent innings of 150 runs from the bat of Sarfaraz Khan, who returned to Team India’s playing 11 after a long time. Sarfaraz Khan couldn’t even open his account in the first innings of this match but in the second innings he cleared all obstacles and played an innings of 150 runs. Now Sarfaraz has also benefited from this in the latest batting rankings published by ICC, in which his tsunami has been seen.
Sarfaraz jumped 31 places, leaving Rahul behind
In the latest batting rankings released by ICC, Sarfaraz Khan has jumped 31 spots thanks to his innings of 150 runs, in which he has now directly reached the 53rd spot. Sarfaraz Khan has 509 rating points. If we talk about KL Rahul’s rating, he has lost 10 spots due to his poor performance in the Bengaluru Test match, in which he has now reached the 59th position, lower than even Shreyas Iyer. KL Rahul has 498 rating points. Along with him, Akshar Patel also holds the same position. If we look at the latest ICC rankings of Indian batsmen, Ravindra Jadeja has also lost 5 places.
Sarfaraz may be left out of playing 11 in Pune Test match
The second match of the three-match Test series between India and New Zealand will be played in Pune from October 24, which can see some major changes in the Indian team’s playing XI. The return of Shubman Gill, who was left out of the first Test match, is considered almost certain; In such a situation, statements coming from the team management indicate that KL Rahul will also manage to save his place, in such a situation. , Sarfaraz will get a chance again. You may have to stay out.
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