BREAKING : Harry Brook surpasses Joe Root as the new top-ranked test batter.

Here’s the latest on the ICC Test batting rankings:

Harry Brook Becomes World No. 1 Test Batter
Harry Brook has surged past teammate Joe Root to claim the top spot in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings, boasting a rating of 886 to Root’s 868. His commanding 158 in the first innings at Edgbaston was the catalyst for this promotion

Official confirmation came via the ICC’s own media release .

The shift signifies Brook’s consistent high-level performances and a momentous change in the Test batting hierarchy

Shubman Gill Hits Career-Best Ranking
India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has achieved a career-best sixth position in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings

Notably, he amassed 269 and 161 in the recent Test, becoming the highest-scoring Indian captain at Edgbaston and contributing significantly to India’s series resurgence

Gill’s ascent to No. 6 highlights his outstanding form and the increasing frequency of high-scoring Test performances

What It Means
For England, Brook’s rise shows a shift in batting dominance within the team. Though Root remains a world-class player, Brook’s aggressive and high-impact style suggests a changing of the guard.

For India, Gill reaching his highest-ever ranking, alongside match-winning innings, underscores his evolution both as a batsman and as a captain. His form offers a blueprint for leading from the front.

Summary Table
Player Ranking Change Why It Matters
Harry Brook #2 → #1 (Rating: 886) Reflects his match-defining 158 and top-tier consistent form
Joe Root #1 → #2 (Rating: 868) Solid as ever, but overshadowed in recent performances
Shubman Gill Climbed to #6 (Career-best) Achieved historic Test scores and match-winning captaincy

This marks a reshuffling at the elite level of Test batting: England’s Brook has seized the summit, while India’s Gill cements his elite-class standing with career-best rankings.