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1151 days! Ravindra Jadeja still at number 1 as the best Test all-rounder for ages
Cricket Gully | May 15, 2025 1:39 AM CST

Ravindra Jadeja, one of the most celebrated all-rounders in the history of cricket, has made a unique record in Test cricket by staying as the number 1 all-rounder for 1151 days. And it is the longest time for any cricketer to maintain such a streak in this category for test cricket.

 

Recently, the Indian Cricket Council has updated the rankings and Jadeja tops the list with 400 points. Last season, Ravindra Jadeja delivered an exceptional performance, amassing 527 runs at an average of 29.27 and claiming 48 wickets with a remarkable average of 24.29. His dominance at the top ranks not only marks the longest reign in the world but also sees him surpass cricketing legends like Jacques Kallis, Kapil Dev, and Imran Khan—players who set the standard for all-rounders in Test cricket. Prior to Jadeja's rise in March 2022, former West Indies captain Jason Holder held the No. 1 spot among all-rounders.

 

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Miraz Climbs ICC All-Rounder Rankings

 

Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been making significant strides in the ICC Test All-Rounder Rankings, climbing to No. 2 after a remarkable series against Zimbabwe. Miraz scored 116 runs and took 15 wickets, earning him a career-best rating of 327 points. This performance has propelled him to just 73 points behind the top-ranked .

 

The rankings further showcase South Africa’s Marco Jansen following Miraz in third place with 294 points. Australia’s Pat Cummins holds the No. 3 spot with 271 points, while Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan is fourth with 253 points. Jason Holder of West Indies rounds out the top five with 249 points. Other notable names include Joe Root, Gus Atkinson, Ben Stokes, and Chris Woakes. Miraz’s rise adds fresh excitement to the ongoing competition among the world’s leading all-rounders in Test cricket.

 

ICC Test All-Rounder Rankings

Ravindra Jadeja (India) – 400 points

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh) – 327 points

Marco Jansen (South Africa) – 294 points 

Pat Cummins (Australia) – 271 points

Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 253 points

Jason Holder (West Indies) – 249 points

Joe Root (England) – 247 points

Gus Atkinson (England) – 240 points

Ben Stokes (England) – 235 points

Chris Woakes (England) – 225 points


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