Michael Hussey’s first Test century in India in the first Test at Bangalore has propelled the Australian left-hander to the No. 1 spot in Test rankings for batsmen. The Australian left-hander, who possesses a Bradmanesque average of 69.50, dislodged Sri Lankan vice-captain Kumar Sangakkara and West Indian Shivnarine Chanderpaul by amassing 177 runs in the match.

Aussie captain Ricky Ponting stays in fourth spot in the rankings despite scoring his maiden Test century in India. Matthew Ha