US EditionICC Test Rankings: Harry Brook Overtakes Joe Root to Become Premier Test Batter in the World
ENGLAND, JUL 9 – Harry Brook rose to number one with an 18-point lead after scoring 280 runs in two Tests, including a century in Birmingham, dethroning Joe Root in the ICC rankings.
- On July 9, 2025, Harry Brook replaced Joe Root as the world’s No. 1 Test batter after scoring 158 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston.
- Brook's rise followed his consistent performance in the ongoing India-England series, while Root dropped to second after low scores of 22 and 6 in the same match.
- Shubman Gill surged 15 places to reach sixth in the ICC Test rankings after posting scores of 269 and 161 against England, while fellow Indian Yashasvi Jaiswal remains ranked fourth with 858 points.
- Harry Brook has climbed to the top of the ICC Test batting rankings with a total of 886 points, narrowly ahead of Joe Root who holds 868. Meanwhile, Jamie Smith has made a significant jump into the top 10, securing the tenth spot after impressive innings of 184 not out and 88.
- India's 336-run win at Edgbaston leveled the series 1-1, marking their biggest away victory by runs and setting up a competitive third Test at Lord’s.
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Harry Brook Dethrones Joe Root To Become Number One Test Batter in Latest ICC Rankings After IND vs ENG 2nd Test 2025 | 🏏 LatestLY
Harry Brook, after his stellar performance in the IND vs ENG 2nd Test 2025, with a 158 in the first innings, has managed to dethrone Joe Root to become the number one-ranked Test batter in the latest ICC Rankings. Brook holds an 18-point lead over his more accomplished teammate, who slid to second. 🏏 Harry Brook Dethrones Joe Root To Become Number One Test Batter in Latest ICC Rankings After IND vs ENG 2nd Test 2025.
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ICC Test rankings: Harry Brook overtakes Joe Root to become premier Test batter in the world
In a major shake-up at the top of the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, England’s Harry Brook has reclaimed the No. 1 spot, dethroning teammate Joe Root after an outstanding performance in the second Test against India in Birmingham. Brook's magnificent 158-run innings in the first innings helped propel him to the top, leaving Root in second place, 18 rating points adrift. The Edgbaston Test also saw a strong rise for India’s Shubman Gill, who mad…
Shubman Gill breaks into top 10 in Test rankings, Joe Root loses his top spot
India captain Shubman Gill breaks into the top 10 of the Test rankings. Courtesy of his phenomenal knocks of 269 and 161 against England at Edgbaston, the 25-year-old jumped 15 places and his currently placed sixth on the table. Among Indians, only Yashasvi Jaiswal is ahead of him, who is ranked at number four. On the other hand, star batter Joe Root has lost his top spot to teammate Harry Brook. The England youngster has been remarkable in the …
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