Updated On: 11 August, 2022 03:21 PM IST | Melbourne | IANS
Root has been ruling the roost at the top of the Test rankings since June, with the Englishman enjoying a fine World Test Championship, and in a rich vein of form under new coach Brendon McCullum

Pakistan captain Babar Azam celebrates his century against Sri Lanka. Pic/AFP
Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene has picked Pakistan captain Babar Azam as the cricketer who, he believes, can dethrone England`s Joe Root as top Test batter.
Root has been ruling the roost at the top of the Test rankings since June, with the Englishman enjoying a fine World Test Championship, and in a rich vein of form under new coach Brendon McCullum.