The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the latest Test Player Rankings, featuring significant changes across the batting and bowling charts.
England’s Joe Root continues to dominate the batting rankings, retaining his top position. Fellow Englishman Harry Brook climbed to second, followed closely by New Zealand’s Kane Williamson in third place. Pakistan's Saud Shakeel has made an impressive leap, moving up three places to secure the sixth spot.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam slipped two places to 17th in the batting rankings, while Mohammad Rizwan also dropped two places, settling at 21st.
In the Test bowlers' rankings, India’s Jasprit Bumrah remains the top-ranked bowler, showcasing his consistent performance. South Africa's Marco Jansen saw a notable rise, jumping six places to claim the fifth position. However, Pakistan’s Noman Ali moved down one spot, now ranked ninth.
The latest rankings reflect the dynamic nature of international cricket, with players’ performances in recent matches significantly influencing their standings.
