England's rising star, Harry Brook, has further solidified his position as one of the world's premier Test batters of the current generation. He has climbed to second place in the latest ICC Men's Test Rankings for batters. His sublime 171-run knock during England's emphatic eight-wicket win over New Zealand in Christchurch propelled him two spots up the rankings. He went on to surpass India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal, who dropped to fourth position days after achieving his career-best ranking. Brook has 854 points and New Zealand's Kane Williamson retained his spot at No. 3 with twin fifties in the same Test. Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal has a rating points of 825 as the 2nd Test vs Australia looms.
Brook’s career-high rating now sees him just 41 points behind his compatriot and former England captain Joe Root, who retains the top spot despite a rare failure in the same Test. Root's dismissal for a duck, his first in over two years, marked a surprising lapse in his usually consistent form. Brook’s rapid rise in the rankings showcases his remarkable consistency and ability to deliver under pressure, as he now stands as Root’s closest competitor for the title of the world’s best Test batter.
While Brook stole the limelight, England’s Ollie Pope and skipper Ben Stokes also made notable strides in the rankings. Pope jumped eight places to 32nd, and Stokes climbed seven spots to 34th, reflecting their significant contributions to England's dominant performance.
The Test rankings also saw major shifts following the South Africa-Sri Lanka clash in Durban. Kamindu Mendis and South African skipper Temba Bavuma achieved career-high ratings, with Mendis rising to seventh and Bavuma breaking into the top 10 after his scores of 70 and 113. Read More
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