ICC Men's Test Rankings: Top Players of 2024 - Jasprit Bumrah, Joe Root, and Others in Lists of Top Batsmen, Bowlers, and All-Rounders

ICC Men's Test Rankings: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the latest Men’s Test rankings as of December 17, 2024. These rankings reflect the best-performing players in the world across batting, bowling, and all-rounder categories.

Cricket fans around the globe eagerly anticipate these rankings as they showcase the top talents that dominate the longest format of the game. This comprehensive update covers the latest rankings for batsmen, bowlers, and all-rounders, along with their career-best ratings.

icc-mens-test-rankings-image-1734729805 — Joe Root and Jasprit Bumrah (Photo: PTI)

Full List – ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings (as of December 17, 2024):

Rank	Player	Team	Rating	Career Best Rating	Record Achievement
1	Joe Root	England	895	932 v Pakistan at Multan 2024	Continues his dominance at the top
2	Harry Brook	England	876	898 v New Zealand at Wellington 2024	Rising star in England’s middle order
3	Kane Williamson	New Zealand	867	919 v Pakistan at Christchurch 2021	Reliable captain and match-winner
4	Yashasvi Jaiswal	India	811	825 v Australia at Perth 2024	Fast-rising talent in India’s batting line-up
5	Travis Head	Australia	781	884 v India at The Oval 2023	Key player in Australia’s top order
6	Kamindu Mendis	Sri Lanka	759	759 v South Africa at Gqeberha 2024	Consistent run-scorer for Sri Lanka
7	Temba Bavuma	South Africa	753	753 v Sri Lanka at Gqeberha 2024	South Africa’s backbone in the middle order
8	Daryl Mitchell	New Zealand	725	804 v Bangladesh at Sylhet 2023	Strong middle-order batsman
9	Rishabh Pant	India	724	801 v England at Edgbaston 2022	Explosive wicketkeeper-batsman
10	Saud Shakeel	Pakistan	724	728 v Australia at Melbourne 2023	Talented batsman for Pakistan’s future

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Men’s Test Batting Rankings

As of December 2024, England’s Joe Root retains the number one position in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings with a rating of 895 points. Root’s consistency and ability to perform under pressure have ensured that he remains at the top. His career-best rating of 932 came during the Pakistan tour in Multan in 2024, showcasing his exceptional form.

Hot on Root’s heels is England’s rising star, Harry Brook, who has climbed to second place with a rating of 876. Brook’s explosive batting and ability to anchor innings when needed have made him a valuable asset to the team. His career-best rating of 898 was achieved during England’s tour of New Zealand in 2024.

New Zealand’s captain, Kane Williamson, sits at third place with a rating of 867. Williamson’s solid technique and match-winning performances have made him one of the most respected players in Test cricket. His career-best rating of 919 was recorded during a Test series against Pakistan in Christchurch in 2021.

Full List – ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings (as of December 17, 2024):

Rank	Player	Team	Rating	Career Best Rating	Record Achievement
1	Jasprit Bumrah	India	890	890 v Australia at Adelaide 2024	Dominates the fast-bowling scene
2	Kagiso Rabada	South Africa	856	902 v Australia at Gqeberha 2018	Continues to lead South Africa’s pace attack
3	Josh Hazlewood	Australia	851	864 v India at Bengaluru 2017	One of the most reliable bowlers for Australia
4	Pat Cummins	Australia	816	914 v England at Old Trafford 2019	Top leader and pacer for Australia
5	Ravichandran Ashwin	India	797	904 v England at Mumbai 2016	India’s spin maestro
6	Ravindra Jadeja	India	786	899 v Australia at Ranchi 2017	Unmatched all-rounder and spinner
7	Matt Henry	New Zealand	782	782 v England at Hamilton 2024	Key pace-bowler for New Zealand
8	Nathan Lyon	Australia	779	801 v New Zealand at Christchurch 2024	Leading Australian spin bowler
9	Prabath Jayasuriya	Sri Lanka	768	801 v New Zealand at Galle 2024	Sri Lanka’s top spinner
10	Noman Ali	Pakistan	759	759 v England at Rawalpindi 2024	Emerging talent for Pakistan’s bowling lineup

All India vs Pakistan Matches in 2024-27 Cycle to be played at neutral venues: ICC

Men’s Test Bowling Rankings

The bowling department is led by India’s Jasprit Bumrah, who is at the top spot with an impressive rating of 890. Bumrah’s fast-paced deliveries, combined with his unmatched ability to bowl under pressure, have made him a vital part of India’s bowling attack. His career-best rating of 890 was achieved during the 2024 Test series in Australia.

South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada holds the second position with a rating of 856, maintaining his reputation as one of the most fearsome fast bowlers in the world. Rabada’s career-best rating of 902 was set during a series against Australia in 2018.

Australia’s Josh Hazlewood, with his disciplined and consistent line and length, ranks third with a rating of 851. Hazlewood’s best-ever rating of 864 came in 2017 against India in Bengaluru.

Full List – ICC Men’s Test All-Rounder Rankings (as of December 17, 2024):

Rank	Player	Team	Rating	Career Best Rating	Record Achievement
1	Ravindra Jadeja	India	415	475 v Bangladesh at Chennai 2024	Top-ranked all-rounder
2	Mehidy Hasan	Bangladesh	284	294 v South Africa at Mirpur 2024	Key performer with bat and ball
3	Ravichandran Ashwin	India	283	492 v England at Mohali 2016	Master spinner and batsman
4	Shakib Al Hasan	Bangladesh	263	489 v Australia at Mirpur 2017	Veteran all-rounder for Bangladesh
5	Marco Jansen	South Africa	260	291 v Sri Lanka at Durban 2024	Promising all-rounder
6	Jason Holder	West Indies	259	485 v England at Southampton 2020	Dominant all-rounder for the West Indies
7	Joe Root	England	247	313 v India at Hyderabad 2024	Reliable all-rounder for England
8	Gus Atkinson	England	240	240 v New Zealand at Hamilton 2024	Promising English all-rounder
9	Ben Stokes	England	235	497 v West Indies at Old Trafford 2020	England’s key all-rounder
10	Axar Patel	India	234	316 v Australia at Ahmedabad 2023	Explosive all-rounder for India

Men’s Test All-Rounder Rankings

India’s Ravindra Jadeja continues his reign at the top of the All-Rounder rankings with a rating of 415. Jadeja’s ability to perform both with the bat and ball makes him an invaluable asset for India. His career-best rating of 475 was achieved during the Bangladesh series in Chennai in 2024.

Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan is ranked second with a rating of 284. Known for his effective spin bowling and handy batting performances, Hasan’s best rating of 294 came during a Test series against South Africa in Mirpur in 2024.

Ravichandran Ashwin, another key Indian all-rounder, is ranked third with a rating of 283. His all-around skills have made him one of the most reliable players in Test cricket. His career-best rating of 492 was achieved during a series against England in Mohali in 2016.