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Hans India
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Gill achieves career-best ranking in Tests; Brook becomes new top-ranked batter
New Delhi: India captain Shubman Gill has achieved a career-best position in ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings, even as England batter Harry Brook has dethroned Joe Root to be the new top-ranked batter in the longer format. Gill, whose knocks of 269 and 161 made him only the second player in history to register scores of above 150 in both innings of a Test match and claim the second highest aggregate ever by a batter in Tests with 430 runs, has jumped 15 places to be at a career-best sixth position. Gill's previous best was 14th position which he reached in September last year and started the ongoing series ranked 23rd. Brook, meanwhile, rises to top of the Test batters' rankings following him hitting a magnificent 158 in the first innings of the second Test in Birmingham. Brook had earlier been number one Test batter for one week in December last year and him taking the top spot in the rankings again means Root is pushed to the second spot, along with a reduction of 18 rating points. Other batters to make notable gains after the Edgbaston Test are India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who is up six places to 39th after valuable knocks of 89 and 69 not out, and England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith, who is in the top 10 for the first time after his solid innings of 184 not out and 88 lifted him 16 slots to tenth place. India's new-ball bowlers Mohammad Siraj and Akash Deep, who had a five-for each, have also made huge inroads in the Test bowling rankings. Siraj's seven wickets in the match have lifted him six places to 22nd while Akash has jumped 39 places to a career-best 45th position after finishing with a maiden ten-wicket match haul. South Africa's Wiaan Mulder, who made headlines with his unbeaten 367 against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, has jumped 34 spots to a career-best 22nd position in the batting rankings list. He also picked three wickets, which has now moved him up by four places to 48th among bowlers. In terms of all-rounders' rankings, Mulder made a great jump by reaching a career-best third position and is now only behind Jadeja and Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Others to gain after performances at Bulawayo include South Africa batters David Bedingham, who is up four places to 43rd and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who has jumped eight places to 60th position. In terms of bowlers, Corbin Bosch is up six places to 51st position. After the second Test between the West Indies and Australia in Grenada, Cameron Green (up four places to 45th) and Beau Webster (up two places to 50th) have made some gains from an Australian perspective. Roston Chase (up four places to 81st) and Brandon King (up 60 places to 83rd) are the West Indian batters to advance in the list. The West Indies fast-bowling pair of Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph have both gained six places to reach 29th and 31st positions. In the Men's ODI Batting Rankings, after Sri Lanka got a 2-1 series win over Bangladesh, Charith Asalanka's 106 in the first match helped him up two slots to sixth place while Kusal Mendis's 124 in the final match lifted him into the top 10 for the first time. Their team-mate Janith Liyanage (up seven places to 44th) and Bangladesh's Towhid Hridoy (up seven places to 51st) are others to move up the batting rankings. Sri Lanka leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga is also back in the top 10 of the ODI bowling rankings, advancing 11 places to eighth position.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: Captain marvel! Shubman Gill creates history with career-best Test ranking
Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill has climbed to a career-best sixth position in the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings, while England's Harry Brook has overtaken teammate Joe Root to become the top-ranked batter in the longest format. Gill's remarkable performances — scoring 269 and 161 — made him only the second player in Test history to record 150-plus scores in both innings of a match. His aggregate of 430 runs is now the second-highest in a single Test. These exploits have propelled him 15 places up the rankings, having started the series at No. 23. His previous best was 14th, achieved in September last year. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Meanwhile, Brook has returned to the summit of Test batting following his stellar 158 in the first innings of the second Test at Edgbaston. He had previously held the No.1 spot for a week in December 2024. His latest rise sees Joe Root drop to second, along with an 18-point rating decrease. Several other players also made notable gains after the Edgbaston Test. Ravindra Jadeja jumped six spots to 39th following his crucial knocks of 89 and an unbeaten 69. England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith, who struck 184* and 88, surged 16 places to break into the top 10 for the first time, now ranked 10th. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Poll Who do you think will maintain their position as the top-ranked Test batter? Shubman Gill Harry Brook Joe Root Other India's pace duo, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, also rose in the Test bowling charts after their standout performances. Siraj, who claimed seven wickets, is up six places to 22nd. Akash Deep, after a match-winning 10-wicket haul, leapt 39 spots to a career-best 45th position. In other notable movements, South Africa's Wiaan Mulder climbed 34 places to a career-best 22nd in Test batting rankings after his unbeaten 367 against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. He also moved up four spots to 48th among bowlers and now sits at No. 3 in the Test all-rounders' rankings, trailing only Ravindra Jadeja and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. India bowling coach's unique drill for Prasidh Krishna at the Lord's | Exclusive visuals Among other South African players, David Bedingham rose four places to 43rd, while Lhuan-dre Pretorius jumped eight places to 60th in batting rankings. With the ball, Corbin Bosch climbed six spots to 51st. From the Australia-West Indies Test in Grenada, Cameron Green (up four to 45th) and Beau Webster (up two to 50th) gained in batting. West Indies' Roston Chase (up four to 81st) and Brandon King (up 60 to 83rd) also progressed. Fast bowlers Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph advanced six places each to reach 29th and 31st, respectively. In the ICC Men's ODI Rankings, Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka moved up two spots to sixth following his century in the series opener against Bangladesh. Kusal Mendis, who scored 124 in the final ODI, broke into the top 10 for the first time. Teammate Janith Liyanage (up seven to 44th) and Bangladesh's Towhid Hridoy (up seven to 51st) also made strides. Among bowlers, Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga surged back into the ODI top 10, climbing 11 places to eighth. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Int'l Cricket Council
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Brook back as No.1 batter; Test career highs for Gill and Mulder
England middle-order batter Harry Brook has displaced compatriot Joe Root to take the top position in the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings even as India captain Shubman Gill and South Africa all-rounder Wiaan Mulder have attained career bests in the latest weekly update. Brook's solid 158 in the first innings of the second Test against India in Birmingham has helped him reach 886 rating points, 18 more than his fellow Yorkshire player Root, swapping places with him again and ending the former captain's six-month reign at the top. Brook had earlier been No. 1 for one week in December last year. The Edgbaston Test though belonged to Gill, who became only the second player in history to register scores of above 150 in both innings of a Test match and the second highest aggregate ever in Tests with 430 runs. His knocks of 269 and 161 have rocketed him 15 places to a career-best sixth position. Gill's previous best was 14th position which he reached in September last year and he had started this series ranked 23rd. Other batters to make notable gains after the second Test of the five-match ICC World Test Championship (WTC) series that is now level 1-1 are Ravindra Jadeja, who is up six places to 39th after valuable knocks of 89 and 69 not out, and Jamie Smith, who is in the top 10 for the first time after his solid innings of 184 not out and 88 lifted him 16 slots. India's new-ball bowlers Mohammad Siraj and Akash Deep, who had a five-for each, have made huge inroads in the bowling rankings. Siraj's seven wickets in the match have lifted him six places to 22nd while Akash Deep has galloped 39 places to a career-best 45th position after finishing with a maiden 10-wicket match haul. Mulder up in all three Test lists: The Bulawayo Test saw a mammoth 367 not out by Mulder, the highest score by a South Africa batter, resulting in a huge rankings reward as he has progressed 34 places to a career-best 22nd position. His three wickets in the match have also been fruitful in rankings terms as he has moved up four places to 48th among bowlers, but more significantly to a career-best third position among all-rounders, now only behind Jadeja and Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Mulder, who finished with 531 runs and seven wickets in the two Tests, had started the series ranked 73rd among batters, 58th among bowlers and as the 22nd-ranked all-rounder. Others to advance from performances at Bulawayo include David Bedingham (up four places to 43rd) and Lhuan-dre Pretorius (up eight places to 60th) among batters and Corbin Bosch (up six places to 51st) among bowlers. Performances in the second Test between the West Indies and Australia in Grenada have resulted in Cameron Green (up four places to 45th) and Beau Webster (up two places to 50th) gaining in the batting rankings from the visiting side while Roston Chase (up four places to 81st) and Brandon King (up 60 places to 83rd) are the West Indian batters to advance. The West Indies pair of Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph have both gained six places to reach 29th and 31st positions, respectively, among bowlers. Kusal Mendis and Hasaranga in top 10 of ODI Rankings: In the Men's ODI Player Rankings, Sri Lanka's 2-1 series win over Bangladesh sees their two centurions make gains in the latest update. Charith Asalanka's 106 in the first match helped him up two slots to sixth place and Kusal Mendis's 124 in the final match lifted him into the top 10 for the first time. Sri Lanka's Janith Liyanage (up seven places to 44th) and Bangladesh's Towhid Hridoy (up seven places to 51st) are others to move up the batting rankings while Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga is back in the top 10 of the bowling rankings, advancing 11 places to eighth position. For more on the ICC Rankings, please click here. For the WTC standings, please click here.
India.com
15 hours ago
- Sport
- India.com
Harry Brook Dethrones Joe Root To Reclaim No.1 ICC Test Ranking; Shubman Gill Soars To Career-Best Sixth After Record Breaking Edgbaston Match
The ICC Men's Test Rankings have witnessed a major shake-up following outstanding performances in the recent second Test between India and England in Birmingham. England's Harry Brook has returned to the summit of the Test batting charts, while India's Shubman Gill has climbed to a career-best sixth position after a record-breaking match. Brook Ends Root's Reign At The Top England middle-order batter Harry Brook reclaimed the No. 1 position in the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings after his commanding 158-run knock in the first innings at Edgbaston. Brook now has 886 rating points, moving 18 points clear of former skipper and teammate Joe Root, whose six-month reign at the top comes to an end. Brook had previously touched the No. 1 spot briefly in December 2024, but his recent consistency and form have firmly cemented his status as one of the best red-ball batters in the world. Shubhman Gill Smashes Records, Climbs to No. 6 While Brook may be at the top, the most sensational rise has come from India's Shubman Gill, who leapt 15 places to No. 6 — his highest-ever ranking. Gill's monumental scores of 269 and 161 in both innings of the second Test not only helped India level the five-match series 1-1 but also placed him in elite company: Only the second player in history to score 150+ in both innings of a Test. Second-highest match aggregate (430 runs) in the history of Test cricket. Gill, who started the series ranked 23rd, is now firmly among the world's elite Test batters. Jadeja, Smith Also Rise After Edgbaston Classic Several other performers from the Edgbaston Test have also been rewarded in the latest ICC update: Ravindra Jadeja: Moved up six spots to 39th among batters after scores of 89 and 69 not out*. Jamie Smith: Entered the top 10 for the first time after his scores of 184 and 88*, jumping 16 places. Siraj, Akash Deep Shine With the Ball India's fast bowlers also made massive gains: Mohammed Siraj: Jumped six spots to 22nd, thanks to his 7-wicket haul in the Test. Akash Deep: Made the biggest leap, climbing 39 places to 45th, following his 10-wicket match haul, a milestone achievement in just his second Test. Mulder's Historic Knock Powers Rankings Surge In the Bulawayo Test, South Africa's Wiaan Mulder registered a record-breaking 367 not out, now the highest individual score by a South African batter. His exceptional showing sees him rise: 34 places to 22nd among batters ODI Rankings: Mendis and Hasaranga Break Into Top 10 In the ODI rankings, Sri Lanka's series win over Bangladesh led to key movements: Kusal Mendis: Climbed into the top 10 for the first time after his 124 in the final ODI. Charith Asalanka: Moved up to sixth with his century in the series opener. Wanindu Hasaranga: Returned to the top 10 among ODI bowlers, now ranked eighth. IND vs ENG 2025: Lords Test From Tomorrow India and England are all set to clash in the third Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Lord's from July 10 to 14, with the series level at 1-1. England won the first Test at Leeds by five wickets, thanks to Ben Duckett's brilliant 149. India bounced back strongly with a historic 336-run win at Edgbaston, led by Shubman Gill's twin centuries (269 & 161) and Akash Deep's 10-wicket haul. Jasprit Bumrah is set to return for India at Lord's, while England may include Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson to make the most of the pace-friendly conditions.
Express Tribune
7 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pakistan cricketers slip in latest ICC Test rankings
Pakistan will start their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 campaign with a home series against South Africa. Photo: AFP/File Pakistan's presence in the latest ICC Test rankings has taken a hit, with several players dropping in their respective categories amid a lack of upcoming red-ball fixtures. The team is currently scheduled to play only white-ball cricket over the next two months, with series lined up against Bangladesh and the West Indies, likely contributing to further ranking stagnation or decline. They will start their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 campaign with a home series against South Africa in October-November. Middle-order batter Saud Shakeel has fallen out of the top 10, slipping one spot to 11th with 739 rating points. Mohammad Rizwan, the wicketkeeper-batter, has dropped three places to 19th with 671 points, while former skipper Babar Azam has retained his 22nd position on the list with 651 points. All-rounder Salman Ali Agha remains steady at 33rd with 592 points, and Test captain Shan Masood has climbed three places to reach 44th with 542 points. Abdullah Shafique holds on to the 51st spot, while Kamran Ghulam has slipped two spots to 76th. Young opener Saim Ayub also dropped two places to 83rd, now holding 352 points. In contrast, India's Rishabh Pant continues to climb, earning a career-best rating in the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings. His twin centuries (134 and 118) in the opening Test against England earned him a rise to sixth place with 801 points, just 88 behind the top-ranked batter Joe Root. Pant is now just one spot below his career-high ranking of fifth, which he last achieved in 2022. Root holds onto the No.1 position following scores of 28 and an unbeaten 53 at Headingley. He is closely followed by teammate Harry Brook, who trails by just 15 rating points. Kane Williamson of New Zealand sits in third with 867 points. In the bowling rankings, Pakistan's Noman Ali has slipped one place to fifth, holding 806 rating points. Sajid Khan retains the 20th position, with Shaheen Shah Afridi right behind at 21st with 641 points. Mohammad Abbas has moved up one place to 26th, while Naseem Shah has gained a spot to reach 34th with 526 points. Among other bowlers, Abrar Ahmed dropped one place to 48th, Khurram Shahzad slid two spots to 62nd, and Aamer Jamal currently stands at 70th. Mir Hamza and Salman Ali Agha fell six and five places respectively, now ranked 92nd and 93rd, while Zahid Mahmood dropped five spots to 95th. India's Jasprit Bumrah remains the No.1 ranked Test bowler, followed by Kagiso Rabada of South Africa in second and Australian skipper Pat Cummins in third.
