ICC Test Rankings: Just One Indian Cracks Top 5

The top two spots in the ICC Test batting rankings are currently occupied by English players.

Jaiswal’s rise began with a memorable knock against Australia in Melbourne and has continued through this series.

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India and England are currently battling it out in a five-match Test series. With the first Test concluded and the second underway, several standout performances from both sides have already made an impact — not just on the field, but also in the latest ICC Test rankings.

English Duo Dominate the Top

The top two spots in the ICC Test batting rankings are currently occupied by English players. Joe Root leads the table with 889 rating points, following his exceptional knock in the Multan Test against Pakistan. Root has continued to impress during the ongoing series against India.

Just behind him at number 2 is Harry Brook, who amassed a sensational 158 in the first innings of the Edgbaston Test. Brook, known for his aggressive stroke play, now holds 874 points and has achieved the highest ranking of his career.

Jaiswal Breaks Into Top-5

India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal has emerged as the lone Indian in the top five. The 23-year-old left-hander has been in red-hot form, registering a century in the opening Test and following it up with a composed 87 in the first innings of the Edgbaston Test. These efforts have propelled him to the fourth spot in the ICC rankings with 851 points.

Latest ICC Test Batting Rankings (Men)

Joe Root (England) – 889 points

Harry Brook (England) – 874 points

Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 867 points

Yashasvi Jaiswal (India) – 851 points

Steve Smith (Australia) – 816 points

Jaiswal’s rise began with a memorable knock against Australia in Melbourne and has continued through this series. His consistency has made him the standout batter for India in the rankings.

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Pant Just Outside the Elite Five

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, another key figure in India's Test setup, is currently ranked sixth with 801 points. While not in the top five yet, Pant remains within striking distance with plenty of cricket left in the series.

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