Pant Hits Career-Best Ranking, Bumrah Stays Top, Root Still Leads Batters in Latest ICC Test Rankings

The ICC Test rankings have been updated, reflecting outstanding performances in both Test and T20I cricket. Rishabh Pant of India and Ben Duckett of England are among the biggest movers, achieving career-best rankings after their impressive performances in the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley.

Rishabh Pant's Remarkable Ascent

Rishabh Pant has surged to seventh place in the ICC Test batting rankings following his twin centuries at Headingley. He scored 134 and 118, becoming only the second wicketkeeper in Test history after Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower to achieve this feat. Notably, Pant is the first Indian wicket-keeper batter to surpass 800 rating points in Test history.

Joe Root remains the top-ranked Test batter, followed by Harry Brook in second place. Shubman Gill of India has climbed five places to 20th after his century in the first innings.

Bumrah Holds Strong

Jasprit Bumrah, India’s leading pace bowler, maintains his position as the world’s No. 1 Test bowler after taking another five-wicket haul at Headingley. Ben Stokes of England has risen three places to claim the No. 5 spot in the Test all-rounder rankings.

T20I Rankings Update

The T20I rankings have also seen significant changes following the tri-series in Glasgow. Michael Levitt of the Netherlands has jumped 16 places to 14th after a series of consistent performances. Brandon McMullen of Scotland has also made an impression, climbing 20 spots to joint 38th.

The ICC rankings continue to be a crucial benchmark for individual performance, highlighting the impact of every run and wicket in shaping the landscape of international cricket.