ICC Test Rankings: Pant Soars to Career Best, Bumrah Reigns Supreme, Root Still King

Pant and Bumrah Shine in Latest ICC Test Rankings

The latest ICC Test rankings showcase significant movement following a week of compelling performances in both Test and T20I cricket. Rishabh Pant of India and Ben Duckett of England are the headline-makers, achieving career-best rankings after their impressive displays in the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley.

Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah, key players in the latest ICC Test rankings.

Rishabh Pant has surged to seventh place in the ICC Test batting rankings, fueled by his remarkable twin centuries at Headingley. His scores of 134 and 118 made him only the second wicketkeeper in Test history, after Andy Flower of Zimbabwe in 2001, to achieve centuries in both innings of a match. This feat also marks Pant as the first Indian wicketkeeper-batter to surpass 800 rating points in Test history.

Joe Root remains the top-ranked Test batter globally, with his fellow countryman Harry Brook closely following in second place. India’s Shubman Gill has climbed five places to 20th after a century in the first innings.

Current top performers in the ICC Batting Rankings.

Who do you think is the standout player from the latest ICC Test rankings?

• Rishabh Pant
• Ben Duckett

Jasprit Bumrah, India’s premier fast bowler, continues to hold the top spot in the ICC Test bowling rankings. His recent five-wicket haul at Headingley reinforces his dominance in red-ball cricket. Ben Stokes of England has also made headway, climbing three places to secure the No. 5 position in the Test all-rounder rankings, his highest ranking in recent months.

The latest ICC Bowling Rankings.

Check out the ICC All-Rounder Rankings.

The T20I rankings have also seen considerable changes following the tri-series in Glasgow, featuring the Netherlands, Nepal, and Scotland. Michael Levitt, the Dutch batter, has jumped 16 places to 14th after a series of consistent performances. Scotland’s Brandon McMullen has also made an impact, rising 20 spots to reach joint 38th.

As the ICC rankings continue to serve as a key indicator of individual talent and performance, every run and wicket contributes to the evolving landscape of international cricket.