Harry Brook Becomes ICC's Top-Ranked Test Batter, Surpassing Joe Root

The 25-year-old England cricketer achieves a career-high rating of 898, edging out teammate Joe Root by a single point in the latest ICC rankings.

Harry Brook has claimed the No.1 spot in the ICC Men's Test Batter Rankings for the first time, overtaking fellow England player Joe Root.
Brook's rise follows an impressive performance against New Zealand, including scores of 123 and 55, and a recent triple-century in Pakistan.
With a career-high rating of 898, Brook now shares the 34th highest all-time Test batter rating with Sachin Tendulkar.
Joe Root, who has held the top position nine times, now sits second with 897 points after a strong but slightly less dominant showing in the same match.
Brook's rapid ascent marks him as one of England's brightest cricketing talents, drawing comparisons to historic greats like Don Bradman and Jack Hobbs.