Harry Brook Becomes World Number 1 in Test Batting Rankings

England’s middle-order batter Harry Brook has taken the top spot in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings. He scored a strong 158 runs in the first innings of the second Test against India in Birmingham. This helped him reach 886 rating points, moving 18 points ahead of Joe Root. Brook replaces Root, who had been at the top for six months. Brook was also ranked number one for a week last December.

Shubman Gill Reaches Career-Best 6th Place

The Birmingham Test was really special for India captain Shubman Gill. He became only the second player ever to score more than 150 in both innings of a Test. He made 269 and 161, with a total of 430 runs, which is the second-highest ever in Test history. This performance moved him up 15 places in the rankings to 6th place with 807 rating points. Before this, his best ranking was 14th last year.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Ranked 4th in the World

India’s opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has also climbed high in the rankings. He is now ranked 4th in the world with 858 rating points. His consistent and attacking batting, especially in the Edgbaston Test against England, has helped him achieve this career-best spot.

Rishabh Pant Ranked Joint 7th in the World

India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is now at joint 7th place in the ICC rankings, sharing the spot with South Africa’s Temba Bavuma. Both have 790 rating points. Pant’s strong innings, especially against England at Headingley, where he reached 801 rating points, have kept him among the world’s top Test batters. 

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