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ICC PLAYER RANKINGS FOR TEST BATSMEN   TEST RANKINGS - BATTING TEAM BATTING BOWLING ALL ROUNDER RANK PLAYER RATING CAREER BEST RATING 1 Steven Smith Australia 911 947 v South Africa, 05/03/2018 2 Virat Kohli India 886 937 v England, 22/08/2018 3 Marnus Labuschagne Australia 827 827 v New Zealand, 07/01/2020 4 Kane Williamson New Zealand 813 915 v Sri Lanka, 19/12/2018 5 Babar Azam Pakistan 800 800 v Bangladesh, 11/02/2020 6 David Warner Australia 793 880 v India, 13/12/2014 7 Cheteshwar Pujara India 766 888 v Sri Lanka, 28/11/2017 8 Joe Root England 764 917 v Australia, 10/08/2015 9 Ajinkya Rahane India 726 825 v New Zealand, 11/10/2016 10 Ben Stokes England 718 745 v South Africa, 20/01/2020 11 Mayank Agarwal India 714 727 v New Zealand, 25/02/2020 12 Tom Latham New Zealand 710 724 v Sri Lanka, 26/08/2019 13 Quinton de Kock South Africa 706 802 v New Zealand, 29/03/2017 14 Dimuth Karunaratne Sri Lanka 680 754 v South Africa, 22/07/2018 15 Ross Taylor New Zealand 677 871 v West Ind...

GIANLUCA NESCI Young footballers have a massive influence on the game, plain and simple. In today's world, players are scouted, signed and trained earlier than ever before. Teams utilize vast scouting networks to scoop up the hottest young prospects in the hope of finding one that will eventually blossom into a world-class talent. As a result, fans now have the ability to watch these players grow, mature and hopefully succeed starting from a very young age. Some players work out. Others, not so much. But when they do, often times they take their place amongst the best in the world. Look no further than the 2012 European Championship that is on the horizon, as the tournament will feature a bevy of young, exciting players who will dazzle fans for many years to come—as well as those who were tipped to be stars years ago, and are at their best right now. There are a number of young stars who will not be on display once the highly-anticipated tournament kicks-off this week, either as a ...

Jadon Sancho , Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund’s Midfielder, Jadon Sancho. (Photo credit: Sky Sports) English wonder boy,  Jadon Sancho , who is still a teenager has captured the hearts of Bundesliga fans with his amiable football abilities. Nicknamed the Assist king, Sancho who is currently in top form has his eye set on a Bundesliga title, as well as proving to the world that he is certainly a player of substance

  Paulo Dybala , Juventus Paulo Dybala Juventus’ forward, Paulo Dybala. (Photo credit: 90min.com) In the 2019/20 season,  Paulo Dybala  will have another opportunity to prove to critics that he certainly is among the best football players in the world, after he had a disappointing 2018/19 season. Dybala who will surely have his eyes set on another Serie A title, as well as a UEFA Champions League win this season comes in as 25th on our list of the best football players in the world to look out for this year.

SS Ton Gladiator Gladiator by SS Ton Sunridges happens to be one of the oldest brands in India that manufacture cricket bats. Its fame and popularity are high among domestic players, but, the international cricketers, too, seek to use its products. The SS Ton Gladiator is quite a sought after a bat, mainly because it provides great power, balance, and impact. Gladiator now holds the fourth place in our list of the best cricket bats in the world. It is made of hand-selected super grade I English Willow, and its handle is made up of Sarawak combination cane, which boosts power hitting and helps in shock absorption, as well. The rounded edges are designed to help the particularly aggressive players. The only downside, the price of this bat is on the heavier side as it is made for the professional cricketers. Special features:  This bat is made of premium quality English willow that is perfect for professional players. The combination of Sarawak cane Handle and ergonomically designed A...

Gunn & Moore Icon Icon by Gunn & Moore Gunn & Moore maintains a staff of best craftsmen who work with prime English Willow to design and manufacture cricket bats in the factories that are probably the most technologically advanced in the industry. GM is the only brand that has the capability to bring together the state-of-the-art DXM technology and 125 years of experience in crafting cricket bats. GM Icon is made of the latest materials and comes with unparalleled design. Its pick up is surprisingly light and comes with concentrated power. It has massive edges and a flatter face. This bat also made its place as one of the best unbleached seasoned bats that you can get in 2020. It is completely made in England that also ensures the quality standard. This one surely deserves its place among the best cricket bats in the world. Special features:  This bat features a super concave profile that makes it ideal for hard hitters. It has a Treble spring multi-piece cane handle th...

Gray Nicolls Kaboom Kaboom by Gray Nicolls Gray-Nicolls, the company that manufactures some of the best bats in the industry, used colored bat labels for the first time. The Gray-Nicolls Kaboom has the highest quality and is designed to incorporate the latest bat technology. The brand has maintained the perfect balance between tradition and innovation, and the result is visible in this unique cricket equipment. It has the capability to perform at every level, because of great balance, lightweight pick up and thick edge. These bats are hand finished and tested rigorously by experts like Australian star David Warner. And, it made to perform well in the short formats of cricket. This one surely deserves the eighth place in our list of the best cricket bats in the world. Special features:  This bat is designed with the consultation of David Warner. And for that, it is made to perform well in the T20 cricket that requires power play and hard shots. The blade of this bat is made of premi...

Adidas Libro 5.0 Libro 5.0 by Adidas Adidas is a reputed brand in the world sports, for the varied range of sporting items, from shoes to bags, or jerseys. It also manufactures cricket bats. The Libro 5.0 is a bat that is one of the most sought after bats in international cricket. It has been designed for batsmen with strength for an attacking game-play. It has an amazing profile that flows through the increased bow and middle, with excellent pickup and balance due to great edges. This is one of the most-looking bats, crafted out of English willow, and has a sculptured shoulder. It offers a medium sweet spot that seems ideal for balanced ground shots. This bat now features unique graphics that also makes it extremely catchy for the eyes. Libro now holds the ninth place in our list of the best cricket bats in the world. Special features:  This bat uses the highest-quality English willow that has up to 6 straight gains. This bat weighs approximately 1200 grams that are ideal for hard...

Kookaburra Kahuna Kahuna by Kookaburra Kookaburra is a cricket bat manufacturer that is widely known around the world by all cricketers. It has a wide range of bats, and the Kahuna is often considered the best in the lot. It combines light pick up with great power, and generates maximum impact with its clean hitting area with straight evenly spaced grains. Its accurate shape and square face, along with the edge thickness and sweet bow help make great strokes. With its blade made of Kashmiri willow of the highest grade and the handle from 12-piece round Sarawak cane, the Kookaburra Kahuna is no doubt one of the best. It also features a unique toe guard that is ideal for moisture absorption. With its shot-making capacity, this one definitely deserves the tenth place in our list of the best cricket bats in the world. Special features:  This extremely lightweight bat only weighs approx. 1090 grams due to the use of high-quality Kashmir willow. It is durable yet delivers stable control....