Pant Climbs to Career-Best Ranking, Bumrah Retains Top Spot in Latest ICC Test Update

The latest ICC Test rankings showcase significant movement in the world of cricket, spurred by outstanding performances in both Test matches and T20 Internationals. Rishabh Pant of India and Ben Duckett of England are the most notable climbers, reaching new career-high positions following their remarkable displays in the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley.

Rishabh Pant has surged to seventh place in the ICC Test batting rankings after scoring centuries in both innings at Headingley. The dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman scored 134 and 118, joining Zimbabwe's Andy Flower as the only wicketkeepers in Test history to achieve this feat since 2001. Pant is also the first Indian wicket-keeper batter to reach 800 rating points in Test history.

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

Jasprit Bumrah, India’s premier fast bowler, continues to hold the No. 1 position in the Test bowling rankings. His recent five-wicket haul at Headingley reinforces his dominance in red-ball cricket. England’s Ben Stokes has also made gains, climbing three spots to secure the No. 5 position in the Test all-rounder rankings, marking his highest rank in recent months, thanks to contributions with both bat and ball.

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

The ICC rankings serve as a key indicator of individual talent, reflecting how each run scored and wicket taken contributes to the evolving hierarchy of cricket.