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England’s batting maestro Joe Root has once again ascended to the pinnacle of Test cricket, reclaiming the number one spot in the ICC Test Batting Rankings. His match-winning knock of 87 in the first innings against West Indies proved to be the catalyst for his return to the top.
Root’s resurgence is a testament to his enduring class and consistency. He has now surpassed Brian Lara’s Test run tally, cementing his place among the all-time greats.
Meanwhile, England’s young sensation Jamie Smith has made a significant impact, climbing 31 places to No. 64 in the batting rankings. Fast bowler Mark Wood’s exceptional performance, which earned him the Player of the Match award, has propelled him into the top 20 of the bowling rankings.
In the T20I format, India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal has reclaimed the No. 4 spot after a stellar performance against Sri Lanka. Shubman Gill has also made impressive strides, climbing to a career-best 21st position.
Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera have also seen their rankings improve following their strong showings in the series.
India’s leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi has made a welcome return to the top 10 of the T20I bowling rankings.
