The latest ICC Test rankings, released on November 6, have seen Indian cricket star Virat Kohli slip to 22nd position, marking his first drop outside the top 20 in more than a decade. This significant drop of eight places has made headlines, signaling a challenging period for the renowned Indian batsman often referred to as “King Kohli.”
In contrast, England’s Joe Root now leads the Test batsman rankings, followed by New Zealand’s Kane Williamson in second, and England’s Harry Brook in third.
Meanwhile, Sri Lankan players have made notable rankings, with Kamindu Mendis positioned at 11th, the highest for Sri Lanka. Teammates Dimuth Karunaratne, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Dinesh Chandimal also hold spots within the top 20. India’s captain Rohit Sharma has also slipped, now ranked 26th after a drop of two places.
This recent ranking update has raised discussions on Kohli’s performance trajectory, with cricket enthusiasts and analysts closely watching to see if he can regain his spot among the top players.
