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India Gazette
09-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Brook reclaims top Test batter spot, Gill rises to career-best No.6 in ICC Rankings
Dubai [UAE], July 9 (ANI): England's right-hand batter Harry Brook replaced his teammate Joe Root to reclaim the No.1 Test batter's position in the world following the latest update to the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings. Brook rose to the top following a magnificent innings of 158 in the first innings of the second Test against India in Birmingham, with Root dropping back to second spot on the latest rankings and some 18 rating points behind his more junior teammate, as per the ICC official website. There is further change inside the top 10 for Test batters, with India captain Shubman Gill gaining 15 places to move to a new career-best rating and up to sixth spot overall after his massive contributions in the victory over England at Edgbaston. Gill hit 269 and 161 to cap off a superb individual match when notching his first victory as Test captain and the right-hander is now just 79 rating points behind Brook with Root (second), Kane Williamson (third), Yashasvi Jaiswal (fourth) and Steve Smith (fifth) the only players ahead of him on the rankings for Test batters. There are also gains and a new career-high rating for England keeper Jamie Smith, who improves 16 places to 10th overall for Test batters following innings of 184 not out and 88 across the second Test against India. At the same time, South African Wiaan Mulder jumped 34 spots to 22nd on the same list after his unbeaten 367* against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. Mulder declared South Africa's innings at 626/5 when he had the chance to overhaul Brian Lara's record for the highest Test score, and the 27-year-old was rewarded by jumping 12 spots to third on the list for Test all-rounders. India veteran Ravindra Jadeja maintains a healthy lead at the top of that list, while teammate Jasprit Bumrah is still the No. 1-ranked Test bowler despite the fact that he sat out his side's victory over England in Birmingham to manage his workload, as per the ICC official website. His Indian teammate Mohammed Siraj jumps six spots to 22nd on the list for Test bowlers following a good showing against England, while West Indies duo Shamar Joseph (up six spots to 29th) and Alzarri Joseph (up six rungs to 31st) also make gains. There is also some change to the latest ODI rankings following Sri Lanka's 2-1 series triumph over Bangladesh at home, with skipper Charith Asalanka gaining two places to move to sixth overall behind No.1 ranked Gill on the latest list for ODI batters. Sri Lankan teammate Kusal Mendis jumps 10 spots to move to 10th on the same list after he was adjudged Player of the Series against Bangladesh, while compatriot Wanindu Hasaranga improves 11 places to eighth on the rankings for ODI bowlers following his nine wickets across the three matches. (ANI)
NDTV
09-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Shubman Gill Gains 15 Places In ICC Test Batting Rankings, Moves To Number...
England's right-hand batter Harry Brook replaced his teammate Joe Root to reclaim the No.1 Test batter's position in the world following the latest update to the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings. Brook rose to the top following a magnificent innings of 158 in the first innings of the second Test against India in Birmingham, with Root dropping back to second spot on the latest rankings and some 18 rating points behind his more junior teammate, as per the ICC official website. There is further change inside the top 10 for Test batters, with India captain Shubman Gill gaining 15 places to move to a new career-best rating and up to sixth spot overall after his massive contributions in the victory over England at Edgbaston. Gill hit 269 and 161 to cap off a superb individual match when notching his first victory as Test captain and the right-hander is now just 79 rating points behind Brook with Root (second), Kane Williamson (third), Yashasvi Jaiswal (fourth) and Steve Smith (fifth) the only players ahead of him on the rankings for Test batters. There are also gains and a new career-high rating for England keeper Jamie Smith, who improves 16 places to 10th overall for Test batters following innings of 184 not out and 88 across the second Test against India. At the same time, South African Wiaan Mulder jumped 34 spots to 22nd on the same list after his unbeaten 367* against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. Mulder declared South Africa's innings at 626/5 when he had the chance to overhaul Brian Lara's record for the highest Test score, and the 27-year-old was rewarded by jumping 12 spots to third on the list for Test all-rounders. India veteran Ravindra Jadeja maintains a healthy lead at the top of that list, while teammate Jasprit Bumrah is still the No. 1-ranked Test bowler despite the fact that he sat out his side's victory over England in Birmingham to manage his workload, as per the ICC official website. His Indian teammate Mohammed Siraj jumps six spots to 22nd on the list for Test bowlers following a good showing against England, while West Indies duo Shamar Joseph (up six spots to 29th) and Alzarri Joseph (up six rungs to 31st) also make gains. There is also some change to the latest ODI rankings following Sri Lanka's 2-1 series triumph over Bangladesh at home, with skipper Charith Asalanka gaining two places to move to sixth overall behind No.1 ranked Gill on the latest list for ODI batters. Sri Lankan teammate Kusal Mendis jumps 10 spots to move to 10th on the same list after he was adjudged Player of the Series against Bangladesh, while compatriot Wanindu Hasaranga improves 11 places to eighth on the rankings for ODI bowlers following his nine wickets across the three matches.
Express Tribune
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
ICC Test rankings: Harry Brook overtakes Joe Root to become premier Test batter in the world
In a major shake-up at the top of the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, England's Harry Brook has reclaimed the No. 1 spot, dethroning teammate Joe Root after an outstanding performance in the second Test against India in Birmingham. Brook's magnificent 158-run innings in the first innings helped propel him to the top, leaving Root in second place, 18 rating points adrift. The Edgbaston Test also saw a strong rise for India's Shubman Gill, who made significant strides in the rankings. The Indian captain moved up 15 places to secure a career-high sixth spot, following a brilliant 269 and 161 in the second Test, marking his first victory as captain. Gill now finds himself just 79 rating points behind Brook, with only Root, Kane Williamson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Steve Smith ahead of him in the rankings. England's Jamie Smith also enjoyed a remarkable rise, improving by 16 places to break into the top 10. Smith's stellar performances, with scores of 184 not out and 88, secured him the 10th position in the rankings. In bowling, India's Jasprit Bumrah remains the top-ranked Test bowler despite missing the Birmingham Test due to workload management. His compatriot, Mohammed Siraj, also climbed six places to 22nd after a solid performance against England. Meanwhile, West Indies' Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph both rose six spots, securing 29th and 31st positions, respectively. Noman Ali remains the only Pakistani player to stay in top 10 of Test bowler rankings. Shifting focus to the ODI rankings, Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka gained ground after leading his side to a 2-1 series victory over Bangladesh. Asalanka moved up two places to secure sixth position among ODI batters, just behind the top-ranked Gill. Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Mendis also saw a significant boost, rising 10 spots to 10th place following his Player of the Series performance against Bangladesh. Babar Azam retains his No. 2 rank in ODI batters ranking. With these changes, both the Test and ODI rankings are witnessing a fascinating shift, as new stars rise and established names continue to challenge for supremacy.
NDTV
18-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Aiden Markram Makes Huge Leap In ICC Test Batting Rankings. Two Indians In Top 10 Are...
South Africa, still basking in the glory of their World Test Championship (WTC) final triumph against Australia, saw the star-studded group soar to new heights in the latest ICC rankings. The International Cricket Council (ICC) issued the updated rankings on Wednesday, and several members of the Proteas cast jumped to new levels in the Men's Test Player Rankings. Player of the Match, Aiden Markram, jumped seven places to the 11th spot, just on the outskirts of the Top 10 rankings. A mere two points separate him from breaching the mark, with New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell occupying the 10th spot with a tally of 725. Markram dazzled with his swashbuckling display with the bat and hammered 136 runs off 207 balls to clear South Africa's route to the coveted WTC mace. Apart from his batting masterclass, Markram chipped in with the ball and snatched two priceless scalps of Steven Smith in the first and Josh Hazlewood in the second. With his impactful performance, Markram leapfrogged a whopping 44 places to move to the 65th spot. David Bedingham chipped in with handy contributions and rose to new levels in the Test rankings. In the first, he single-handedly tried to keep South Africa's innings intact with a resilient 45(111) and then finished the job with his unbeaten 21(49). As a result, he climbed 17 places to 40 alongside Australia's Cameron Green. In the Bowling Rankings, Lungi Ngidi's inspirational 3/38 spell in the second innings helped him climb seven places to 37th place with quicks Lahiru Kumara and Naseem Shah. Kagiso Rabada, who spearheaded South Africa's pace attack and returned with match figures of 9/110, maintained his position at second behind India's Jasprit Bumrah. Australia's seasoned quick Mitchell Starc and all-rounder Beau Webster benefited from their valiance in the WTC final. Starc, who scythed five wickets and struck a crucial 58*, moved to the 10th spot in the Men's Test Bowling and All-Rounders Rankings. Webster, who slammed 72(92) and emerged as Australia's top scorer in the first innings, ascended 13 places to occupy the 70th spot in the Batting Rankings.
Int'l Cricket Council
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Proteas heroes rewarded for WTC25 Final heroics in latest rankings
Newly crowned ICC World Test Champions South Africa are basking in their glory, with multiple members of their stellar cast at the WTC Final rising in the new ICC Men's Test Player Rankings. Leading the way is their Player of the Match from the final at Lord's, Aiden Markram. The prolific batter has risen seven places to just outside the top-10 in the Men's Test Batting Rankings, with only two points separating the Protea from New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell (725) in 10th. Markram's splendid ton guides Proteas to historic win | Aramco POTM Highlights | WTC25 Final Aiden Markram lead the Proteas push to the ICC World Test Championship triumph with a century for the ages at Lord's. Markram amassed an impressive 136 runs off 207 balls in a masterful display of Test batting to take South Africa across the line in the WTC Final. The 30-year-old, who also nabbed a couple of crucial wickets for South Africa, has also been rewarded in the Test All-Rounders Rankings, rising a whopping 44 places. David Bedingham, who closed the famous win for South Africa, also made a move of note in the Batting Rankings, climbing 17 places to 40 alongside Cameron Green. Carnage to Ecstasy | Relive South Africa's triumph in the WTC25 Final Epic Montage Carnage. More carnage. And then ecstasy. Relive the story of South Africa's monumental triumph with the #WTC25 epic montage. Meanwhile, South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, who produced an inspirational spell with the ball during Australia's second innings, has also soared in the Bowling Rankings. The right-arm quick climbs seven spots to share the 37th place with fellow quicks Lahiru Kumara and Naseem Shah. Kagiso Rabada, who was South Africa's pick of the bowlers, maintained his second place among the bowlers, next to India's Jasprit Bumrah. For Australia, seasoned speedster Mitchell Starc and all-rounder Beau Webster benefited from valiant displays through the summit clash. Starc produces gritty half-century | Player Highlights | WTC25 Final Mitchell Starc put on a resilient display against an in-form Proteas pace-bowling unit to help the defending champions to a 281-run lead. Starc, who took five wickets through the Test and scored a fighting half-century in the second innings, climbed to 10th spot in the Men's Test Bowling and All-Rounders Rankings. Webster meanwhile, who was Australia's top scorer in the first innings, ascended 13 places in the Batting Rankings. In the ODI Player Rankings, key performers from the Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 action have boasted impressive climbs. Netherlands top-order batter Michael Levitt, who was also handy with the ball, has soared 22 places in the Batting Rankings to go with a climb of 21 among the bowlers and another 27 in the all-rounders charts. Levitt also leapt 11 places in the T20I batting charts to the 30th spot in the tri-series after League 2 play, just below Pakistan's Mohammad Haris. His teammate Noah Croes also jumped 20 places in the Men's ODI Batting Rankings after making a vital fifty from the four-wicket win against Scotland. Nepal's Aarif Sheikh, who top-scored with the bat in the 16-run win over the Dutch, climbs 13 places in the batting charts. Nepal v Netherlands | Match Highlights | ICC Men's CWCL2 2023-27 A second consecutive win for Nepal in their UK League 2 tri-series NewsMen's RankingsAiden MarkramLungi Ngidi
