Best batsmen in the world across all formats (based on ICC Rankings)

No.5: David Warner

In ODIs, Warner has his worst ranking of No.15

Overall Ranking: 37 Points: 2124

At No.5 and a distant one at that too is the only Australian on this list. Although Steve Smith is the No.1 ranked Test batsman, his poor record in T20Is means he doesn’t make the top 10, which leaves the Australian vice-captain, David Warner flying the flag alone for Australia, at No.5

Warner’s highest ranking is in the longest format of the game where he just scrapes into the top 10 at No.9. In ODIs, he has his worst ranking of No.15 while in T20Is he is only marginally better at No.13.

Still, the fact that he is in the top 15 in all three formats means he takes the No.5 spot ahead of AB, despite having fewer points.