IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli’s Test ranking takes a hit after below-par performance against New Zealand
Xtra Time Web Desk: Virat Kohli's recent form has taken a hit in the ICC men's Test batters' rankings, following a disappointing performance in India's 3-0 series loss to New Zealand. Kohli scored a modest 93 runs across three Tests, leading to a fall of eight places in the rankings. He now sits at 22nd position in the Test format.
Kohli, along with Rohit Sharma, struggled against off-spinners in the series, with the ball turning away from them. This series marked a historic first-ever 3-0 whitewash for India at home, with New Zealand dominating the Test series.
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In the latest rankings, Joe Root leads the Test batters' list after his stellar double century in Pakistan, followed by Kane Williamson, Harry Brook, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Steve Smith in the top five. Rishabh Pant, who has been in fine form since his return, gained five spots and now ranks 6th, while Jaiswal is also among the top 10. Apart from Pant and Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, ranked 16th, is the only other Indian batter in the top 20 of the ICC Test rankings.
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India captain Rohit Sharma, who had an equally bad series as Virat Kohli, is ranked 26th, having dropped 2 spots.
