ICC Test Rankings: Pant Hits Career High, Bumrah Still King, Root Leads Batters

Pant Soars to Career-Best Ranking, Bumrah Retains Top Spot in Latest ICC Test Rankings

The latest ICC Test rankings showcase significant movements following a week of compelling performances across both Test and T20I formats. Indian wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant and England's Ben Duckett are the major headliners, achieving new career-high rankings after their remarkable performances in the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley.

Rishabh Pant has surged to seventh place in the ICC Test batting rankings, fueled by his twin centuries at Headingley. He became only the second wicketkeeper in Test history, after Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower, to achieve this feat. Pant is also the first Indian wicket-keeper batter to cross 800 rating points in Test History.

Joe Root remains the top-ranked Test batter globally, followed closely by his English teammate Harry Brook. India's Shubman Gill has also made progress, climbing five places to 20th after his impressive century in the first innings.

Jasprit Bumrah, India's pace spearhead, maintains his position as the world’s No. 1 Test bowler. His recent five-wicket haul at Headingley reinforced his dominance in the red-ball format. England’s Ben Stokes' stellar performance with both bat and ball propelled him three places up to claim the No. 5 spot in the Test all-rounder rankings.

In the T20I rankings, the tri-series in Glasgow between the Netherlands, Nepal, and Scotland led to notable shifts. Dutch batter Michael Levitt leaped 16 places to 14th after a series of consistent performances. Scotland’s Brandon McMullen also impressed, climbing 20 spots to joint 38th.

The ICC rankings continue to be a crucial benchmark for individual performance, reflecting the evolving landscape of international cricket.