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Ben Stokes replaces Holder at the top spot in ICC Test all-rounder rankings

After a century and quick fifty in the second test, Stokes also attained a career-best third position among batsmen in the ICC Test Player Rankings

Ben Stokes smashes his 10th century. Photo: @Englandcricket

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Ben Stokes ended Holder's 18-month reign at the top, becoming the first from England at the summit since Andrew Flintoff in May 2006. Photo: @Englandcricket

BS Web Team PTI New Delhi and Dubai

3 min read Last Updated : Jul 23 2020 | 3:57 PM IST

England start all-rounder Ben Stokes, who is in playing some extra ordinary cricket in ongoing England vs West Indies Test series, has displaced the West Indian captain Jason Holder from world's top-ranked Test all-rounder in the latest ICC ranking.

After a century and quick fire fifty in the second test, Stokes also attained a career-best third position among batsmen in the ICC Test Player Rankings.

Stokes, who trailed Holder by 54 rating points going into the second Test in Manchester, enjoys a lead of 38 points after his memorable knocks of 176 and 78 not out and a match haul of three

Topics : Ben Stokes Jason Holder ICC Test rankings ICC World Test Championship Virat Kohli Steve Smith Ravindra Jadeja James Anderson Stuart Broad Kane Williamson Ajinkya Rahane

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