Key Points
- Joe Root reclaims the No. 1 Test batsman ranking after a century at Lord’s against India, surpassing fellow Englishman Harry Brook.
- At 34, Root is the oldest Test No. 1 since Kumar Sangakkara, who topped the chart in 2014 at age 37.
- Indian top-order players Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, and Shubman Gill all face ranking slips after the Lord’s Test.
- Ravindra Jadeja climbs five spots among batsmen and remains the top-ranked all rounder worldwide.
- Jasprit Bumrah holds a commanding lead atop the bowling rankings; Aussie pacer Scott Boland cracks career-best No. 6.
- Washington Sundar jumps 12 spots in bowling list following strong Test showing.
Joe Root Returns to Test Cricket’s Summit: India’s Top Order Dips, Aussie Bowlers Surge in Latest ICC Rankings
New Delhi In a dramatic shakeup at the top of world cricket, England’s Joe Root has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test batting rankings, reinforcing his legacy with a stellar performance at Lord’s. Root’s scores of 104 and 40 in the third Test against India were enough to dethrone teammate Harry Brook, who tumbled to third. The rankings update marks the eighth time Root has risen to the summit, making the 34-year-old the oldest No. 1 since Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara last held it at age 37 in 2014.
Slipping Ranks for Indian Batting Stars
The latest ICC update brought challenges for India’s top-order:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal slides to fifth.
- Rishabh Pant drops to eighth.
- Shubman Gill sinks by three spots to ninth place.
Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round brilliance at Lord’s (72 and 61*) sees him leap five places to 34th among batters. KL Rahul’s gritty century and 39 in the same match also earned him a move up to 35th, putting both just outside the top 30.
Bumrah and Boland Headline Bowling Rankings
Indian spearhead Jasprit Bumrah cements his position as the world’s No. 1 Test bowler, holding a substantial 50-point lead over South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada. Australia’s Scott Boland storms into the top 10 for the first time up six places to No. 6 joining compatriots Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, and Mitchell Starc among the world’s elite. Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar’s consistent displays have propelled him up 12 places, standing now at 46th.
Jadeja Untouchable Among All-Rounders
Ravindra Jadeja continues as the undisputed No. 1 on the ICC all-rounders list, further underlining his status as cricket’s premier multi-skilled player.
Recent Rankings Summary
| Category | Riser/Faller | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Top Batsman | Joe Root | +1 to No. 1 |
| Dropping Batsman | Harry Brook | -2 to No. 3 |
| Indian Batting | Jaiswal, Pant, Gill | All down |
| Batting Gains | Jadeja, KL Rahul | +5 each |
| Top Bowler | Jasprit Bumrah | Stays No. 1 |
| Aussie Surge | Scott Boland | +6 to No. 6 |
| All-Rounders | Ravindra Jadeja | Stays No. 1 |
| Bowling Gains | Washington Sundar | +12 to 46 |
With fresh Tests on the horizon, the race for global cricket’s top spots is heating up with Joe Root’s return to the apex and surging bowlers in the spotlight, the stage is set for even more thrilling battles ahead.
