Harry Brook is in the 3rd position in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings
Harry Brook has achieved his highest-ever ranking, climbing to 3rd place in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings after scoring a century against the West Indies in the second Test match. Joe Root also improved his standing to 2nd place following his 32nd Test century. These milestones underscore the substantial progress made by England players in the most recent rankings update.
Harry Brook: Ascended to 3rd place, marking a career-high ranking, moving ahead of Babar Azam, Daryl Mitchell, Steve Smith, and Rohit Sharma. He is currently the third-highest run-scorer in the ongoing series, having amassed 195 runs across three innings, averaging 65.
Joe Root: Rose to 2nd place, narrowing the gap with the top-ranked Kane Williamson, gaining 12 rating points and now trailing him by just seven points. With his 32nd Test century, he has also become the 8th highest run-scorer in red-ball cricket history.
Ollie Pope: Enhanced his ranking by eight spots, achieving 21st place after a century in the first innings.
Ben Duckett: Improved his position by six places to reach 16th.
England Pacer: Climbed four spots to re-enter the top 20 bowlers' rankings, following a six-wicket haul in the match.
Shoaib Bashir: Gained 18 places to reach 53rd position after claiming five wickets in the second innings.
West Indies Players
Kraigg Brathwaite: Moved up two places to 40th position.
Joshua Da Silva and Kavem Hodge: Entered the rankings at 61st and 75th positions, respectively, after scoring centuries.
Jayden Seales: Improved by 10 places to secure the 34th spot after taking six wickets in the match in Nottingham.
Rohit Sharma slipped one position in the rankings due to the impressive performances of other top players.
These updates illustrate the ever-changing landscape of the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, driven by recent performances in the ongoing Test series between England and the West Indies. The rises of Harry Brook and Joe Root showcase England's formidable batting strength, while the rankings shifts of other players highlight the competitive nature of Test cricket.
25 July 2024, 14:00