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

No.2: Joe Root

Root is ranked No. 2 in the test cricket format

Overall Ranking: 16 Points: 2378

England’s premier batsman, who has enjoyed another successful year in cricket has slowly started to showcase and fulfill his potential in the shorter formats. As the only other batsman apart from Kane Williamson to feature in the top 10 in all three formats, Root’s consistency has helped him claim the No.2 spot.

While his best ranking is in Tests, where he is No. 2 in the world, his sublime performance in the recently concluded World T20 that was only surpassed by Virat Kohli means he is No.4 in T20Is. But as far as the other format is concerned, he only just makes the cut into the top 10 for ODIs.

Still, his superior Test ranking and points tally mean he is not too far behind No.1 spot and of the three players ranked No.16 overall, he seems the best placed to climb further as the English cricket summer has already begun.