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Harry Brook, Joe Root and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: Harry Brook ’s meteoric rise in Test cricket continues as the 25-year-old England batter has now surged to second place in the latest ICC Test batting rankings. After a jaw-dropping triple century against Pakistan in the first Test in Multan, Brook jumped eleven places to share the second spot with New Zealand's Kane Williamson . In the process, Brook also overtook Indian batting legend Virat Kohli , who slipped one spot to seventh in the latest rankings.
Brook’s stunning performances have solidified his status as one of the most exciting batters in the Test arena. His triple hundred not only dismantled Pakistan’s bowling attack to give England a 1-0 lead in the ongoing series but also underlined his potential to become one of the modern greats. His rise comes alongside his England teammate Joe Root , who has achieved a new career-high rating of 932 points, further cementing his legacy.
Root’s remarkable innings of 262 in the first Test against Pakistan in Multan propelled him further ahead at the top of the ICC Test batting rankings. This new rating of 932 points surpasses his previous best of 923 and puts him among an elite group of only 16 players in the history of Test cricket to achieve a rating above 932. The all-time best Test batting rankings remain led by Don Bradman , whose 961 points remain unmatched.
Others in the top tier include Steve Smith (947), Ricky Ponting (942), and Virat Kohli (937). With his new rating, Root now joins legends such as Mohammad Yousuf (933) and Kumar Sangakkara (938) in this exclusive club. Brook and Root's record-breaking 454-run partnership for the fourth wicket against Pakistan was pivotal in England’s emphatic victory, marking one of the most dominant displays in recent Test cricket.
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