A strong outing in the West Indies has helped Pakistan’s Babar Azam make a notable move in the latest ICC Test batting rankings. The right-hander has jumped five places to take the 10th spot with 716 rating points.
Babar’s ranking boost followed his performance in the Test match at Port of Spain. He played a key innings of 88 runs in Pakistan’s first innings and followed it with an unbeaten 24 in the second.
His latest rise comes after spending around two years outside the top 10, making the return particularly significant for the Pakistan batter. The improved ranking also reflects the impact of his recent contribution with the bat.
For Pakistan, Babar’s return to the elite group adds another encouraging development to the team’s Test campaign. His form will remain important as the national side looks to build stronger performances in upcoming matches.
The ranking milestone also gives Babar an opportunity to regain further ground, with his future performances likely to determine how high he can climb in the ICC standings.
