Updated 9 July 2025 at 16:06 IST
Shubman Gill Biggest Gainer In Latest ICC Test Rankings As England Batter Harry Brook Reclaims Top Spot
Amid the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Team India captain Shubman Gill secured his career-best spot in the recent ICC Test Rankings.
Team India captain Shubman Gill was rewarded for his magnificent performance at the Edgbaston Test against England, as the 25-year-old gained 15 places in the recent ICC Test Rankings, to secure his career-best spot.
Meanwhile, England batter Harry Brook was also rewarded for his Edgbaston heroics, as the 26-year-old reclaimed the top spot in the rankings.
Shubman Gill Secures Sixth Spot In Test Batter's Rankings
There have been major changes in the top ten of the ICC Test rankings, with Shubman Gill becoming the biggest gainer in the chart. The Team India captain, Shubman Gill, gained 15 places to secure his career-best ranking in the chart. The 25-year-old Indian batter secured the sixth spot following his stupendous performance in the Edgbaston Test.
On the other hand, Harry Brook dethroned his teammate Joe Root and claimed the top position in the recent Test rankings.
Shubman Gill played a magnificent 269-run knock from 387 balls in the first inning of the Edgbaston Test. He then scored 161 runs in the second inning. Gill's resilient knock in the second Test match of the series helped him gain a milestone in the latest ICC Test ranking.
In the second Test match against England, India skipper Shubman Gill was named the 'Player of the Match'. It was Gill's knock that helped the visitors clinch a 336-run win over the Three Lions.
Harry Brook also caught the limelight in the game following his 158-run knock from 234 balls in the first inning at Edgbaston. Brook's knock helped England to get the upper hand over the Indians.
Jasprit Bumrah Holds Top Spot In Test Bowler Rankings
On the other hand, India speedster Jasprit Bumrah still holds the top spot in the Test bowler ranking, even though he was rested in the second game of the series against England. Bumrah appeared in the first Test in Headingley and bagged five wickets at a bowling average of 28.00 in Leeds.
Published By : Aniket Datta
Published On: 9 July 2025 at 15:20 IST