Younis Khan rises to fifth in ICC rankings for Test batsmen

Younis Khan's match-winning double century in the fourth and final Test against England at The Oval helped him march into the Top 5 in the ICC rankings for Test batsmen. The 38-year-old slots in behind Steve Smith, Joe Root, Kane Williamson and Hashim Amla, as per the updated rankings that were released on Monday (August 15).

While there was no change in the Top 4, Ajinkya Rahane managed to climb up to eighth from 11th, after his consistent show in the West Indies. The Indian middle-order batsman has amassed 243 runs in the three Tests so far at an average of 121.50 and claimed his career-best ranking.

Among the bowlers, James Anderson maintains his healthy 12-point lead over Ravichandran Ashwin at the top, with Dale Steyn, Stuart Broad and Yasir Shah occupying the next three slots in the top-five. Ashwin also sits atop the all-rounders' charts, after scoring 235 runs at an average of 58.75 and bagging 16 wickets in three Tests against West Indies.

With the last Test to go, Ashwin is the fourth highest run-getter in the series behind Virat Kohli, Rahane and KL Rahul and the highest wicket-taker in the series.