Harry Brook tops ICC Test batting rankings

England's Harry Brook has risen to the top of the ICC Men's Test batting rankings, overtaking teammate Joe Root following the first Test of their series against New Zealand. The latest rankings, released on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, reflect performances from the low-scoring match at Lord's last week, which England won by 115 runs.

Brook, the England vice-captain, reclaimed the number one position after scoring a crucial 56 in the first innings, one of only two half-centuries in a bowler-dominated contest. His knock helped him accumulate 869 rating points. Joe Root, who had briefly held the top spot, dropped two places to third after managing scores of only 1 and 8 in the match, leaving him with 851 points. Australia's Travis Head occupies the second position with 853 points.

The match at Lord's, the historic ground's 150th Test, saw approximately 40 wickets fall in just 166 overs. England's victory was part of the ongoing 2025-2027 World Test Championship cycle.

Other significant movers in the Test batting rankings include India captain Shubman Gill, who climbed two places to eighth following a century in a recent Test. His teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal is now ranked ninth. New...