By Ravi - Jul 05, 2025 03:34 PM
There has been a tremendous upheaval in the latest ICC Test batsmen rankings. England's Joe Root has once again captured the number 1 position, while Harry Brook, Kane Williamson, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Steve Smith have also retained their place in the top-5. India's young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal has made it to this list for the first time. Let's take a look at the top five batsmen in the Test rankings
England's experienced batsman Joe Root has once again proved that his dominance in Test cricket remains intact. He has secured the first position in the ICC rankings with 889 rating points. His brilliant performance in the Multan Test against Pakistan in 2024 has brought him to this position. Joe Root's technique and experience have consistently ranked him among world-class batsmen. Currently, Root is playing a five-match Test series against India at Edgbaston, England.
Young batsman Harry Brook, who recently performed brilliantly in the ongoing five-match series against India, has caught everyone's attention with his well-planned and aggressive game. With 874 rating points, he has reached the second position. He batted brilliantly in the Test played against New Zealand in Wellington in 2024, which took him to this height. He has given a new edge to England's Test batting.
New Zealand's reliable batsman Kane Williamson is ranked third in the ICC Test rankings with 867 rating points. Williamson, who reached a career-best rating of 919 in the Christchurch Test against Pakistan in 2021, has consistently proved himself with his performance. Calm temperament and solid technique are his biggest strengths.
Indian young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal has created history by making it to the top-5 in the ICC Test rankings for the first time. He is at number four with 851 rating points. His strong performance in the Melbourne Test against Australia in 2024 and his career-best rating of 854 has given him this position. He has proved himself by scoring a brilliant century in the ongoing series against England. He has shown that he is a player who can play long innings in India's Test batting.
Australia's legendary batsman Steve Smith is fifth on the list with 816 rating points. Although his career-high rating of 947 came against South Africa in Durban in 2018, he remains in the top-5 despite a recent drop in his rating. His experience and class still make him one of the best Test batsmen in the world.
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