Question: Which test player held number one position in the ICC Test rankings on February 26, 2020?
(a) Virat Kohli
(b) Steve Smith
(c) Kane Williamson
(d) Ben Stokes
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- In the ICC World Test Championship, India continues to be placed at the top of the latest Test rankings with 360 points.
- However, in the ICC Men’s Test Rankings Indian skipper Virat Kohli lost the top spot. Australia’s Steve Smith was back on top of the list for the eighth time after first occupying the top position in June 2015.
- India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane gained a spot to 8th rank. Mayank Agarwal returned to a career-best 10th position after amassing 92 runs. Cheteshwar Pujara dropped two places to 9th rank.
- In the ICC Test Bowling Rankings, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin slipped a place to ninth but remained the only Indian featuring in the top 10. Fast bowler Ishant Sharma gained a place to be at the 17th spot. Top spot is held by Pat Cummins of Australia.
- In the ICC Test All-rounder Rankings Jason Holder of West Indies is ranked number 1 followed by England’s Ben Stokes at second spot. Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is at third position.
Links:
https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/mens/player-rankings/test
http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=Team-India-continues-to-be-placed-at-the-top-of-latest-ICC-Test-rankings&id=381976