This time there has been a huge upheaval in the new ICC Test rankings. Joe Root was at the top of the batsman rankings so far but now he has to leave here after a long time. This means that his number one position has been taken away. And Travis Head, Kamendu Mendis, Temba Bavuma seem to have benefited greatly this time. Many big changes are clearly visible in this top 10 list.
Harry Brook becomes ICC’s number one Test batsman
England’s Harry Brooke has now become the number one batsman in the new Test rankings released by the ICC. He has earned his place. Earlier he was in second place. Now his rating has risen to 898. Joe Root lost one spot and has now moved up to second. Although his rating is only one spot lower than Harry Brooke. Joe Root currently has a rating of 897. Kane Williamson of New Zealand ranked third with 812 points and Yashasvi Jaiswal of India ranked fourth with 811 points. His ranking remains unchanged.
Travis Head scores century-scoring benefit
Meanwhile, Travis Head hit a brilliant century in the second match against India. He jumped six places at the same time. He is now ranked fifth with a rating of 781. Sri Lanka’s Kamendu Mendis also earned a spot. He is currently ranked sixth with a 759 rating. South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma also appears to have secured three spots. He is now ranked seventh with a 753 rating.
Rishabh Pant also faces loss
Meanwhile, New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell lost three. He now moves up to eighth place with a rating of 729. India’s Rishabh Pant also suffered a loss. He now has a rating of 724, slipping to 9th place. They lost three spots. Pakistan’s Shakir also has a rating of 724, so he is also ranked ninth with Pant.
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