England’s rising star Harry Brook becomes World No. 1 Test batter as he dethrones Joe Root in the latest ICC rankings. Meanwhile, India’s Shubman Gill soars to a career-best No. 6 after twin centuries at Edgbaston. Here’s a detailed look at all major changes across Test and ODI rankings.
ICC Test and ODI Rankings Update: Brook Takes Top Spot, Gill and Mulder Make Giant Leaps
In a major shakeup of the ICC Test batting rankings, Harry Brook Becomes World No. 1 Test Batter, surpassing England teammate Joe Root following his sensational performance at Edgbaston. Brook’s masterful 158-run knock in the first innings, where he rescued England alongside Jamie Smith from a precarious 84/5, has earned him the top spot with a commanding lead of 18 rating points over Root.
Brook’s rise to the top is a testament to his consistency and fearless approach in red-ball cricket. His ability to deliver under pressure continues to be one of England’s biggest strengths in the Test format.
Shubman Gill Achieves Career-Best Test Ranking
India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has reached a career-high No. 6 ranking, thanks to his monumental scores of 269 and 161 in the recently concluded second Test against England. India dominated that match, securing a massive 336-run win, and Gill’s performance was central to that triumph.
Gill’s ratings have now jumped to 807 points his best ever pushing him 15 places up the ladder. He now sits just behind Steven Smith, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kane Williamson, Root, and Brook, signaling a changing of the guard at the top of world Test cricket.
Between Brook, Root, and Gill on the updated Test batting charts are:
- Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 3rd
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (India) – 4th
- Steven Smith (Australia) – 5th
Jamie Smith Breaks into Top 10
England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith also made headlines with his breakout Edgbaston performance. He scored an unbeaten 184* in the first innings and followed it with an 88-run knock in the second. His composure and shot selection under pressure have catapulted him 16 spots up to No. 10 in the Test rankings.
Wiaan Mulder’s 367 Rocks Zimbabwe, Boosts His Ranking*
South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder delivered a record-breaking 367* against Zimbabwe, which propelled him a massive 34 spots up to No. 22 in the Test batting rankings. Not just that, his all-round contributions also lifted him 12 positions up in the allrounders’ rankings, where he now sits at No. 3, just behind Ben Stokes and Ravindra Jadeja who continues to lead the pack.
ODI Rankings: Asalanka and Mendis Shine for Sri Lanka
In ODI cricket, Sri Lanka’s dominant 2-1 series win against Bangladesh brought good news for:
- Kusal Mendis, who cracked 225 runs across the three matches, including a match-winning 124 and a crucial 56. These efforts saw him rise 10 spots into the top 10 ODI batters.
- Charith Asalanka, Sri Lanka’s skipper, moved up two places to No. 6, following his decisive knocks of 106 and 58 in the first and third ODIs. His calm leadership and explosive batting were instrumental in the series win.
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FAQ
Q1. Who is the No. 1 Test batter as per the latest ICC rankings?
A: England’s Harry Brook is now the No. 1 Test batter, overtaking Joe Root.
Q2. What is Shubman Gill’s current Test ranking?
A: Gill is ranked No. 6 with a career-best 807 rating points.
Q3. How did Jamie Smith rise in the rankings?
A: His scores of 184* and 88 in the Edgbaston Test helped him move to No. 10.
Q4. What are Wiaan Mulder’s new rankings?
A: Mulder is now No. 22 among Test batters and No. 3 among Test allrounders.
Q5. Which Sri Lankan players improved in ODI rankings?
A: Kusal Mendis entered the top 10, and Charith Asalanka rose to No. 6 after the Bangladesh series.
