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Sehwag slips out of top 10

April 05, 2006 18:35 IST
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Following a string of poor performances in Test matches, out-of-form Indian opener Virender Sehwag slipped down two places and out of the top-10 in the latest ICC Test batsmen's rankings.

While Sehwag's pathetic show with the bat cost him a place in the top 10, skipper Rahul Dravid, backed by consistent performances, climbed a spot up to fourth.

Among the bowlers, Anil Kumble, India's highest wicket-taker, moved a place up to come within the top 10.

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Sehwag, who was ranked 10th, slipped to 12th on the ladder while master batsman Sachin Tendulkar stayed at 17th.

Australia captain Ricky Ponting continued to rule the ranking chart for batsmen.

Another Aussie batsman, Mike Hussey, made rapid strides with his sterling performance to make it to the top 10 for the first time, just five months after his Test debut.

Top 10 batsmen:
Rank Player Team Points
1 Ricky Ponting Aus 931
2 Jacques Kallis SA 868
3 Inzamam-ul-Haq Pak 846
4 Rahul Dravid Ind 842
5 Matthew Hayden Aus 838
6 Brian Lara WI 800
7 Moh'd Yousuf Pak 786
8 Younis Khan Pak 765
9 M.E.Trescothick Eng 745
10 Mike Hussey Aus 741

Top 10 bowlers:

Rank Player Team Points
1 M.Muralitharan SL 861
2 Glenn McGrath Aus 828
3 Shane Warne Aus 826
4 Makhaya Ntini SA 820
5 Matt'w Hoggard Eng 780
6 Andrew Flintoff Eng 777
7 Shoaib Akhtar Pak 758
8 Chaminda Vaas SL 752
9 Shane Bond NZ 742
10 Anil Kumble Ind 731

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