Harry Brook Tops ICC Test Rankings After England's Victory
The ICC has updated its Test rankings, with Harry Brook emerging as the top batsman after a remarkable innings at Edgbaston. Shubman Gill and Vian Mulder also made significant strides in their rankings following impressive performances. This article delves into the latest changes and highlights from the ongoing Test series between India and England, showcasing the impact of individual performances on the rankings.
| Jul 9, 2025, 15:46 IST
ICC Test Rankings Update
The ICC has released its latest Test rankings, marking a significant shift as England's Harry Brook has dethroned his compatriot Joe Root to become the number one Test batsman. This change comes in the wake of India's Test captain Shubman Gill and South Africa's Vian Mulder also benefiting from recent performances.
India vs England Test Series
Currently, a five-match Test series is underway between India and England. In the second Test at Edgbaston, India secured a remarkable victory by 336 runs, leading to substantial changes in the Test rankings.
Harry Brook's Stellar Performance
Harry Brook's outstanding innings of 158 runs at Edgbaston has propelled him to the top spot, pushing Joe Root down to second place, now trailing Brook by 18 rating points.
Shubman Gill's Rise
Indian captain Shubman Gill made significant contributions in the Edgbaston Test, scoring 269 runs in the first innings and 161 in the second. His performance has resulted in a remarkable 15-place jump in the ICC Test rankings, landing him at a career-best sixth position. Additionally, England's wicketkeeper-batsman Jamie Smith has also climbed 16 places to reach the 10th position.
Vian Mulder's Record-Breaking Innings
South Africa's Vian Mulder scored an unbeaten 367 runs against Zimbabwe, resulting in a 34-place rise to the 22nd position. His innings contributed to South Africa declaring their innings at 626/5, putting him in contention to break Brian Lara's historic record. Following this performance, Mulder has also ascended 12 places in the all-rounder rankings, now sitting at third.
Bowler Rankings Overview
In the bowler rankings, Jasprit Bumrah remains in the number one position despite not playing in the Edgbaston match. Meanwhile, Mohammad Siraj has climbed six places to reach the 22nd position. West Indies bowlers Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph have also made gains, moving up six places to 29th and 31st, respectively.