These is the list of Top 10 test batsmen in January 2017 as per latest ICC Rankings. It features two batsman from Australia, one from England,India and New Zealand, two batsman from Pakistan and three batsman from South Africa.
| Rank | Name | Country | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Smith | Australia | 933 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | India | 875 |
| 3 | Joe Root | England | 848 |
| 4 | Kane.Williamson | New Zealand | 817 |
| 5 | David Warner | Australia | 812 |
| 6 | Azhar Ali | Pakistan | 779 |
| 7 | Younis Khan | Pakistan | 772 |
| 8 | Quinton De Kock | South Africa | 769 |
| 9 | A.B.de Villiers | South Africa | 762 |
| 10 | Hashim Amla | South Africa | 749 |