Test skipper Shubman Gill rose two spots to No.8 in the latest ICC Test batting rankings following his century against Afghanistan, even as England’s Harry Brook reclaimed the No.1 spot in the latest rankings released on Wednesday.
Gill was among the notable movers in the updated rankings after his hundred helped India secure a comfortable victory inside three days. The right-hander’s latest gain sees him strengthen his position among the world’s top Test batters ahead of India’s upcoming assignments.
At the top of the rankings, Brook overtook England teammate Joe Root to return to the No.1 position. Brook’s knock of 56 in England’s 115-run win over New Zealand at Lord’s proved decisive in the rankings shuffle, with Root slipping to third after scores of one and eight in the same match.
Australia’s Travis Head moved up to second place, pushing Root down a spot. Brook had previously occupied the No.1 ranking in December 2024 and has now reclaimed the position following his consistent performances in the longest format.
Elsewhere among Test batters, England’s Ben Duckett climbed three places to 15th, Jamie Smith rose five spots to joint 23rd, while New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips jumped 15 places to 40th.
Among bowlers, England pacer Gus Atkinson was the biggest mover, gaining seven places to break into the top 10 at No.10. He also improved two spots to sixth in the Test all-rounders’ rankings.
New Zealand quick Kyle Jamieson returned to the rankings at 22nd after his comeback to Test cricket, while England’s Ollie Robinson re-entered at 23rd. Fellow Kiwi Nathan Smith surged 16 places to 43rd.
In the ODI rankings, Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed emerged as the biggest gainer following his impressive showing against Australia. After claiming six wickets in the series, Abrar climbed to second among ODI bowlers. Teammate Shaheen Afridi also made gains, moving up four places to ninth after taking seven wickets in the three-match series.
Australia pacer Nathan Ellis rose 13 places to 31st, while Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana jumped 23 spots to 24th after his four-wicket haul against Australia in Mirpur.
Among ODI batters, Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis climbed four places to joint 12th, while Janith Liyanage moved up six spots to 22nd. Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan also advanced seven places to 33rd in the latest rankings update.