Classic test player and a treat to watch Yousuf tumbled Younis Khan to move to the top of the rankings for the first time in his career according to ICC. Mohammad Yousuf moved to the top of the official test rankings for batsmen this week after his first test since being recalled on quitting the unofficial Indian Cricket League. He was 2007 ICC cricketer of the year, was second when he was removed from the rankings early in 2009 because Pakistan had not played a test match since the qualifying date.

He made a seamless return to international cricket this week with a polished 24th Test century in Galle, and his comeback has become sweeter still by reaching the top of the ICC Test rankings. This is the first time he has been officially ranked the leading Test batsman. He could win more laurel for the country in future if given fair chances to perform and Pakistan cricket be able to host some events. Well Done indeed!

Source: Reliance Mobile ICC Test Player Rankings (as of 8 July 2009, after Galle Test).