In a big change on Wednesday, Harry Brook has become the number one batter in the ICC Men’s Test Rankings, passing Joe Root. The ICC announced that Brook’s rise comes after he scored his eighth Test century against New Zealand last week in Wellington. Brook has 898 rating points, just one point ahead of Root, who has 897.
This is the first time the 25-year-old Brook has reached the top spot! He shares the 34th highest rating of all time with legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Joe Root had been number one since July after moving past Kane Williamson. Root has been at the top nine times during his career.
During the match against New Zealand, Brook scored 123 and 55 runs, helping England win by 323 runs. Root, who scored three and 106 runs in the same game, called Brook the best player in the world after the match.
Other players making moves include Australia’s Travis Head and Temba Bavuma from South Africa, both climbing into the top 10. Former number one Marnus Labuschagne improved to the 13th spot. Fast bowlers like Pat Cummins and Matt Henry are getting closer to the top as well.
In the all-rounders category, India’s Ravindra Jadeja remains number one, while Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz has moved up to second place.
In ODI rankings, West Indies players Shai Hope and Gudakesh Motie have improved their spots. Meanwhile, in T20I rankings, Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan has moved up to sixth, and Shaheen Afridi has jumped to 20th.
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