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ICC Test Rankings: Rishabh Pant jumps to 6th spot; Jaiswal slips to four

Pant, who scored 60 in the first innings and 64 in the second innings, has moved up five places to sixth, one less than his career-best fifth position achieved in the 2022 Edgbaston Test against England. His rating has become 750.

Nov 6, 2024, 10:31 AM3 min read

ICC Test Rankings: Rishabh Pant jumps to 6th spot; Jaiswal slips to four

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is back in the top 10 of the ICC Test rankings after impressive performances in the third match of the ICC World Test Championship series played in Mumbai.

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Pant, who scored 60 in the first innings and 64 in the second innings, has moved up five places to sixth, one less than his career-best fifth position achieved in the 2022 Edgbaston Test against England. His rating has become 750.

Yashasvi Jaiswal lost one place

Yashasvi Jaiswal could not do anything special in the last Test against New Zealand, which is why he has now slipped one place down to number 4, his rating is now 777. Steve Smith still remains at number 5 with a rating of 757. Apart from Pant and Jaiswal, no batsman from India has been able to make his place in the ICC Test Rankings' top 10 list.

Rohit and Virat have gone far away from top 10

However, if we talk about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both these star batsmen have now gone far away from the top 10. Their comeback now seems very difficult. Virat has gone down a total of 8 places. His rating has dropped to 655 and he is at number 22, his second lowest since the end of the 2014 tour of England. Rohit, on the other hand, has gone straight to number 26. He has lost two places. His rating at present is 629. 

Also Read: Is it the end of Rohit-Kohli? How can India qualify for WTC final? Who else whitewashed India at home?

Jadeja moved to sixth

In the bowling rankings, left-arm spinners India’s Ravindra Jadeja and Player of the Match Ajaz Patel of New Zealand have made headway after their performances at Wankhede Stadium. Jadeja’s third 10-wicket match haul has helped him move up from eighth to sixth and past the 800-point mark while Patel’s 11 wickets have taken him to a career-best 22nd position with a 12-rung jump.

ICC Test Rankings (Batting)

Rank Team Player Rating
1 England Joe Root 903
2 New Zealand Kane Williamson 804
3 England Harry Brook 778
4 India Yashasvi Jaiswal 777
5 Australia Steven Smith 757
6 India Rishabh Pant 750
7 New Zealand Daryl Mitchell 743
8 Australia Usman Khawaja 728
9 Pakistan Saud Shakeel 724
10 Australia Marnus Labuschagne 720

ICC Test Rankings (Bowling)

Rank Team Player Rating
1 South Africa Kagiso Rabada 872
2 Australia Josh Hazlewood 847
3 India Jasprit Bumrah 838
4 Australia Pat Cummins 820
5 India R Ashwin 815
6 India Ravindra Jadeja 802
7 Australia Nathan Lyon 801
8 Sri Lanka Prabath Jayasuriya 801
9 Pakistan Noman Ali 759
10 New Zealand Matt Henry 750
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16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium

Discover 16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium, including legends like Tendulkar, Kohli, Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and the iconic Jhulan Goswami.

May 18, 2025, 7:57 AM5 min read

16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com

Some legendary Indian cricketers left their impact beyond the scorecards and records, which earned them an everlasting tribute. Their legacies live on the stadiums where they created their cricketing magic.

Curious to know the ones who had their contributions honored with their names on a stadium stand or pavilion? Scroll down to discover the 16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium.

1. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is one among the 16 Indian cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Sachin Tendulkar Stand at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE. Image | NDTV

The God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, has 2 stands named after him. He was also honoured with a gate named after him at the Sydney Cricket Ground, unveiled on his 50th birthday.

  • Sachin Tendulkar Pavilion: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
  • Sachin Tendulkar Stand: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE 

2. Virat Kohli 

Virat Kohli is among the 16 Indian cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Virat Kohli posing in front of the pavilion named after him at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Image | ESPNcricinfo 

Virat Kohli was honored for his outstanding achievements and contributions to Indian cricket with a pavilion named after him in his home city, Delhi.

  • Virat Kohli Pavilion: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 

Read Also: Top 5 Records of Virat Kohli that might never be broken

3. MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is one of the 16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
MS Dhoni Pavilion at the JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi. Image | Instagram 

Honoring the hometown hero, MS Dhoni Pavilion was named as a tribute to his legendary captaincy and achievements.

  • MS Dhoni Pavilion: JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi

4. Rohit Sharma 

Rohit Sharma is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Rohit Sharma stand at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Image | Instagram 

Acknowledging Rohit Sharma's elegant batting and leadership for India, the stand named after him at the Wankhede is a recent addition, inaugurated in 2025.

  • Rohit Sharma Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

5. Sourav Ganguly 

Sourav Ganguly is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Sourav Ganguly stand at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Image | Instagram 

Sourav Ganguly stand, unveiled in 2017, is a tribute to dada, not only for his influential captaincy, but also for his contributions as the former president of CAB and BCCI.

  • Sourav Ganguly Stand: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Read Also: Most successful Test captains from India

6. Sunil Gavaskar 

Sunil Gavaskar is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Sunil Gavaskar Pavilion at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Image | Alamy 

The pavilion named after Sunil Gavaskar stands as a lasting tribute for the cricketing legend.

  • Sunil Gavaskar Pavilion: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

7. Yuvraj Singh 

Yuvraj Singh is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
The inaugural of stands named after Yuvraj Singh, along with teammate Harbhajan Singh at the PCA Stadium, Punjab. Image | Instagram 

The world cup hero and local boy of Punjab, Yuvraj Singh, was honored with a joint ceremony where two stands were named after him and his teammate, Harbhajan Singh.

  • Yuvraj Singh Stand: PCA I.S. Bindra Stadium, Punjab

8. Harbhajan Singh 

Harbhajan Singh is one among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Harbhajan Singh Stand at the PCA Stadium, Punjab. Image | Instagram 

The legendary spin master and Punjab's homeboy, Harbhajan Singh, received this everlasting tribute when a stand was named after him in 2022.

  • Harbhajan Singh Stand: PCA I.S. Bindra Stadium, Punjab

Read Also: 'MS Dhoni cried that night,' Harbhajan Singh shared the CSK captain's rare emotional moment

9. VVS Laxman 

VVS Laxman is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
VVS Laxman Pavilion at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Image | Facebook 

Known for his elegant batting style, VVS Laxman was given the tribute with a pavilion named after him at his hometown (Hyderabad).

  • VVS Laxman Pavilion: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 

10. Mohammad Azharuddin 

Mohammad Azharuddin is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Mohammad Azharuddin posing in front of his stand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Image | Crossbill

The former captain of Indian team, Mohammad Azharuddin, was honored with a stand at his beloved ground in his homecity, Hyderabad.

  • Mohammad Azharuddin Stand: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 

11. Jhulan Goswami

Jhulan Goswami is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Jhulan Goswami posing in front of the stand named after her at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Image | Twitter

In 2023, Eden Gardens celebrated and honored the legendary pride of Bengal, Jhulan Goswami. Her name stands as the only woman on this list to achieve this milestone.

  • Jhulan Goswami Stand: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Read Also: From Chakdah to Lords: Adios, Jhulan Goswami

12. Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Gautam Gambhir Stand at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Image | TOI

From crucial role in World Cup victories for India, to his role as the head coach, Gautam Gambhir truly deserves the stand named after him in his home ground.

  • Gautam Gambhir Stand: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

13. Dilip Vengsarkar 

Dilip Vengsarkar is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Dilip Vengsarkar Stand at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Wankhede holds the name of many spectacular players and Dilip Vengsarkar is one of them. It celebrates he golden moments in cricket.

  • Dilip Vengsarkar Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

14. Vijay Merchant 

Vijay Merchant is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Vijay Merchant Stand at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Image | Instagram 

Yet another elegant player to have a stand named after them at the Wankhede. Vijay Merchant's quality contributions are highly appreciated.

  • Vijay Merchant Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

15. Ajit Wadekar

Ajit Wadekar is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Ajit Wadekar Stand alongside Sharad Pawar Stand at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

The former Indian captain and influential figure, Ajit Wadekar, holds a prestigious stand named after him, alongside Sharad Pawar.

  • Ajit Wadekar Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

16. Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Virender Sehwag Gate at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.

While we discuss stands or pavilions, it is worth noting that the gate no. 2 at Arun Jaitley Stadium was named after the legendary cricketer, Virender Sehwag, as a tribute.

  • Virended Sehwag GATE: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 
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India A's squad for the tour of England: Easwaran named captain, Karun Nair makes a return

Abhimanyu Easwaran was named the captain of the India A team for the tour of England as the BCCI announced the India A squad for the upcoming tour starting from 30th May 2025.

May 16, 2025, 2:58 PM2 min read

India A's squad for the tour of England: Easwaran named captain, Karun Nair makes a return | sportzpoint.com

Abhimanyu Easwaran was named the captain of the India A team for the tour of England as the BCCI announced the India A squad for the upcoming tour starting from 30th May 2025. 

India A will play two first-class matches against the England Lions at Canterbury and Northampton. Then they will play a practice match against the senior Indian team to prepare them for the big series against England. 

Karun Nair was rewarded for his excellent domestic form as he made a return to the India A side. His performance for the A side might decide whether he will be given a chance for the senior team or not.

Abishek Porel, who was named in the last India A's tour to Australia, has been replaced by Ishan Kishan in the side.

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, who will be busy in the Indian Premier League for the Gujarat Titans, will join the squad from the second match. 

India A squad for the England tour

India A squad: Abhimanyu Easwaran (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (VC) (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan (WK), Manav Suthar, Tanush Kotian, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan, Tushar Deshpande, Harsh Dubey

India A' schedule for the England tour

 No.

Day & Date (From)

Day & Date (To)

Time (local)

Match

Venue

1

Fri

30-May-25

Mon

02-June-25

10:00 AM

1st first-class

Canterbury

2

Fri

06-June-25

Mon

09-June-25

10:00 AM

2nd first-class

Northampton

3

Fri

13-June-25

Mon

16-June-25

10:00 AM

Intra-squad

Beckenham

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"Wear whites for Virat": RCB fans in Bengaluru to wear white for Virat Kohli Test tribute

Get ready to witness a sea of whites in Chinnaswamy stadium. RCB fans in Bengaluru to wear white for Virat Kohli Test tribute. Check the full article for all the details.

May 16, 2025, 7:40 AM2 min read

"Wear whites for Virat": RCB fans in Bengaluru to wear white for Virat Kohli Test tribute | sportzpoint.com

RCB fans in Bengaluru to wear white for Virat Kohli Test tribute? Yes! Fans are planning a special "wear white" initiative and asking the crowd to show up in whites for the upcoming RCB vs KKR match at Chinnaswamy Stadium on May 17, 2025.

As the IPL is set to resume tomorrow, and we will witness Virat Kohli play his first match after his announcement of test retirement, fans are organising a heartfelt tribute for the King!

The viral spread of white wave

A fan-driven moment is going viral recently where they call the crowd to wear white for a collective tribute to Virat Kohli after his test retirement.

Whether you have a test jersey or not, all they ask for is wearing anything white instead of the jerseys of IPL franchises.

Discussions on Reddit

The white tribute takes shape on reddit as fans try to reach out as much as possible.

Reddit discussion on how RCB fans in Bengaluru to wear white for Virat Kohli Test tribute | sportzpoint.com
Reddit discussion thread on wear white in Chinnaswamy tribute. Image | Reddit

Fans pledge to wear white in Instagram comments

Fans leave heartfelt messages on comments section of official Royal Challengers Bengaluru Instagram page.

RCB fans in Bengaluru to wear white for Virat Kohli Test tribute | sportzpoint.com
Comments on RCB's official Instagram handle. Image | Instagram 

Hashtags like #WearWhiteForVirat, #KohliTestTribute, and #KohliTestFarewell are the ones people are using to make this a trend before the upcoming IPL 2025 match.

RCB fans in Bengaluru to wear white for Virat Kohli Test tribute | sportzpoint.com
Comments on RCB's official Instagram handle. Image | Instagram 

Content Creators spreading the word

Many content creators have joined hands to support this initiative and they are getting huge responses.

Harsha Bhogle reacts on Twitter 

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Most runs in WTC 2023-25 | Updated

The battle for most runs in WTC 2023-25 is intense. See where the highest run-scorers stands following Joe Root, who is in top of the chart!

May 15, 2025, 2:28 PM4 min read

Most runs in WTC 2023-25 | sportzpoint.com

The ICC World Test Championship 2023-2025 saw some stellar batting performances. Some players have consistently showed how good they are with the bat, and secured their top spot. 

As the WTC 2023-25 is approaching its end, it is now time to look at those huge numbers by some sensational test batters.

Check out these names with most runs in WTC 2023-25.

1. Joe Root (1968 runs) | England 

Joe Root holds the first rank for most runs in WTC 2023-25 | sportzpoint.com
Joe Root in action during the World Test Championship 2023-2025. Image | Mint

Joe Root, who is in the top 5 for most runs in test career among some legendary test batters, holds the 1st rank for most runs in WTC 2023-25. He is a central figure for England in tests.

Root's contribution in the WTC 2023-25 cycle has been immense. He scored 1968 runs in 22 matches, with his highest score being 262 against Pakistan, which is the second-highest individual score by an English batter in WTC 2023-25 cycle.

He scored 7 centuries in this cycle, which is unmatched so far.

Read Also: Joe Root to break Sachin Tendulkar's Record of Runs In Test Cricket, predicts Ricky Ponting

Joe Root stats in WTC 2023-2025

Span Matches Innings Runs Highest Avg BF SR 100 50 0 4s 6s
2023-2024 22 40 1968 262 54.66 3006 65.46 7 7 1 186 9

2. Yashasvi Jaiswal (1789 runs) | India

Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the second rank for most runs in WTC 2023-25 | sportzpoint.com
Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrating his double century against England in WTC 2023-25. Image | Instagram 

Yashasvi Jaiswal made his debut in test cricket during the WTC 2023-25 cycle and his journey was nothing short of sensational. He emerged as the highest run-scorer for India and holds the 2nd rank for most runs in WTC 2023-25.

He scored a total of 1798 runs in 19 matches, with 2 back-to-back double centuries against England, which showcased his ability to dominate in this format.

Read Also: IND vs ENG: Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes fastest Indian to complete 1000 runs in Test cricket

Yashasvi Jaiswal stats in WTC 2023-2025

Span Matches Innings Runs Highest Avg  BF SR 100 50 0 4s 6s
2023-2025 19 36 1798 214* 52.88 2738 65.66 14 10 3 207 39

3. Ben Duckett (1470 runs) | England 

Ben Duckett holds the third rank for most runs in WTC 2023-25 | sportzpoint.com
Ben Duckett celebrating his century against India in WTC 2023-25. Image | Instagram 

The opening batter for England, Ben Duckett, was phenomenal in the WTC 2023-25 cycle. He consistently provided decent starts to his team with the kind of explosive batting he is known for.

Ben scored 1470 runs in 22 matches and holds the 3rd rank for most runs in WTC 2023-25. He scored 2 centuries during his campaign and proved to be one of the key batters for England.

Read Also: Highest wicket-takers in WTC 2023-25

Ben Duckett stats in WTC 2023-2025

Span Matches Innings Runs Highest Avg BF SR 100 50 0 4s 6s
2023-2024 22 41 1470 153 36.75 1743 84.33 2 8 2 187 7

Other players with 1400+ runs in WTC 2023-25

The England batters have purely dominated the list for most runs in WTC 2023-25, with their 3 batters appearing in top 5. Harry Brook is the third batter from England who is in the top 5 of this list, having 1400+ runs.

Australian batters like Steve Smith and Travis Head also performed brilliantly in this championship, but only Usman Khawaja could make it to the top 5 by having a 1400+ runs in total.

Read Also: WTC Final: Australia and South Africa announce their squads

The list will look different after the WTC final between Australia and South Africa, but here is what has happened so far.

Rank Player Span Matches Innings  Runs Highest Avg BF SR 100 50 0 4s 6s
4 Harry Brook (ENG) 2023-2024 17 29 1463 317 50.44 1755

83.36

4 7 1 144 17
5 Usman Khawaja (AUS) 2023-2025 19 37 1422 232 41.82 3168 44.88 2 6 2 149 5

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India's ODI schedule till World Cup 2027

Know what is the ODI schedule of Indian Cricket Team till ODI World Cup 2027 and when India will face which team.

May 14, 2025, 9:44 AM3 min read

India's ODI schedule till World Cup 2027

After the Champions Trophy 2025, India's target in ODI cricket will be the ODI World Cup 2027. In such a situation, know what is Team India's ODI schedule till the World Cup 2027. The Men in Blue have to play a total of 9 series in the next ICC ODI tournament, which includes 27 matches.

Apart from this, some more ODI matches can be scheduled near the tournament. So, know what is the ODI schedule of Indian Cricket Team till 2027 and when India will face which team.

Also Read: The Kohli Effect: Will Indian fans lose interest in Test cricket after Virat Kohli's retirement?

The ODI World Cup2027 will be held around October to December. Before this, the Indian team is going to play a lot of matches. India have to play 3-match ODI series against 8 teams. They will play series twice against one country.

India will play New Zealand twice

India will play Australia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, West Indies and Sri Lanka once each in the upcoming ODI series, while it will play New Zealand twice. Out of the nine series, India will play six series at home, while the rest will be held outside the country.

It will start with the tour of Bangladesh in August, which will be played this year. In October-November 2025, India has to play a three-match ODI series on its tour of Australia. South Africa's team will tour India in November-December.

India will host Sri Lankan team in December 2026

In January 2026, the New Zealand team will play an ODI series in India. After this, India has to play a three-match series against Afghanistan in June. In July 2026, Team India will have to play the same number of ODI series on its tour of England.

The West Indies team is scheduled to tour India in September-October. There will be an ODI series against New Zealand at home in October-November. India will host the Sri Lankan team for an ODI series in December 2026.

Also Read: Fav four in Test cricket: Kohli vs Root vs Williamson vs Smith stats in Tests

India's ODI schedule till World Cup 2027

Month/Year Opponent Venue No. of ODIs
August 2025 Bangladesh Away 3
Oct-Nov 2025 Australia Away 3
Nov-Dec 2025 South Africa Home 3
January 2026 New Zealand Home 3
June 2026 Afghanistan Home 3
July 2026 England Away 3
Sep-Oct 2026 West Indies Home 3
Oct-Nov 2026 New Zealand Home 3
December 2026 Sri Lanka Home 3

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