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[Number4]

It's official joe Root is rightly ranked no1 test batsman

[lazza32]

Big expectations now. Seniorplayer will be kissing himself silly.

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[northernboy1987]

Well deserved in my opinion, he's had a great 12-18 months, always looks calm, confident and relaxed at the crease too.

[joeljonno]

Absolutely. Has been phenomenal over the past year or so.

Will be interesting to see if he can continue this for another 12-18 months. Really bed in as a top batsman.

On another note. Broad is at 2 and Anderson at 3 in the bowling one.


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[Alvaro]

India have a lot of home Tests coming up, so Kohli might me there or thereabouts before too long.

Great that Root is winning Test matches off his bat, doesn't matter where he's ranked really.

[Number4]

Keep in mind this ashes series so far Root has only scored 6 runs more than Chris Rogers. Although in a winning team it looks more spectacular

[Seniorplayer]

Big expectations now. Seniorplayer will be kissing himself silly.

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Well I did say he would be before the series commenced.

[skip1973]

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

[Manormanic]

Good to have another Yorkie at the top of the tree...but is he really the best batsman in the world?

Better than Smith?  Certainly, without a doubt.

But better than De Villiers?  Sangakkara?  Williamson?  Amla? Not convinced yet.

[Alvaro]

I think he's technically better than Amla

[InternalTraining]

^ Agreed. Root has great technique and he makes his run scoring look effortless.

[InternalTraining]

Good to have another Yorkie at the top of the tree...but is he really the best batsman in the world?

Better than Smith?  Certainly, without a doubt.

But better than De Villiers?  Sangakkara?  Williamson?  Amla? Not convinced yet.

This is test ranking we are talking not ODI (or even T-20) where ABD's acrobatic batting shines like no other. Root is a fantastic test batsman, has great technique and temperament with all the shots. I'd rank Sanga higher than others in your list.

[joeljonno]

I think his performances has warranted it. He has performed very well for a good while now.

Time will tell if he stays up there and becomes as good as Amla et al. Everyone has to start somewhere.

Personally, I enjoy the way he plays. Great technique and effortless.


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[potzy248]

2 seasons ago I would have laughed myself to death if someone told me this. He has played very well and like everyone has said he will need to prove this in other countries and for an extended period. Well done to him and England. Very well deserved.

As a Kiwi it angers me that NZ hardly plays any test cricket. I really do believe that Kane Williamson is among the best in the world, but he doesn't get the opportunity to play enough.