🏏 ICC Test Rankings Shake-Up: Harry Brook Becomes World No. 1, Shubman Gill Soars to No. 6

The ICC Test rankings have seen a dramatic shift after some stunning performances in the recent Test matches. England’s Harry Brook has officially become the world’s No. 1 ranked Test batter, replacing his teammate Joe Root, while India’s Shubman Gill has jumped to No. 6, achieving a career-best rating.

🔝 Harry Brook Tops the Charts

Harry Brook's masterful knock of 158 runs at Edgbaston played a key role in England’s performance and helped him climb to the top of the ICC Test batting rankings. He now sits 18 points ahead of Joe Root, who has dropped to the second position. Brook’s consistency and composure under pressure have made him one of the most exciting names in red-ball cricket today.

🇮🇳 Gill’s Golden Form Continues

India’s Test captain Shubman Gill is on fire! His historic scores of 269 and 161 in the second Test against Sri Lanka led India to a massive 336-run victory. As a result, Gill climbed 15 spots to reach No. 6, with a personal best rating of 807 points. His rise is a testament to his growing dominance in Test cricket.

🌟 Other Major Movements

🧤 Jamie Smith (England)

The Edgbaston Test wasn’t just about Brook. England’s wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith also made headlines with scores of 184 and 88*. His gritty first-innings rescue act from 84/5, alongside Brook, pushed him 16 spots up to No. 10 in the rankings.

🌍 Wiaan Mulder (South Africa)

South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder shocked the cricket world with an unbelievable 367 against Zimbabwe*. This monstrous innings shot him 34 spots up to No. 22 in batting and also moved him to No. 3 among allrounders, just behind Ravindra Jadeja, who remains No. 1.

🏏 ODI Rankings: Sri Lanka’s Stars Shine

It wasn’t just the Test arena where players impressed. In the ODI world:

• Kusal Mendis climbed 10 spots into the top 10, thanks to scores of 124 and 56 in Sri Lanka’s 2-1 series win over Bangladesh.

• Charith Asalanka, the Sri Lankan captain, rose two spots to No. 6 after crucial innings of 106 and 58.

---

📌 Final Thoughts

The new ICC rankings show that the next generation of cricketers is stepping up in a big way. With players like Brook, Gill, Smith, and Mulder putting up record-breaking performances, the competition for the top spot is fiercer than ever.

Will Gill break into the top 3 soon? Can Root regain his No. 1 spot? One thing’s for sure – Test cricket is alive, thrilling, and evolving fast!

Reference from:- https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/harry-brook-displaces-joe-root-as-no-1-test-batter-shubman-gill-moves-up-to-no-6-1494234