England batter Harry Brook has returned to the top of the ICC males’s Test batting rankings, with Australia’s Travis Head dropping down after a pair of low scores of their shock Test defeat to Bangladesh.
It is Brook’s fourth stint at No 1, coming as England’s new period underneath returning captain Joe Root will get underneath approach with the primary Test of the three-match sequence in opposition to Pakistan at Headingley – dwell on Sky Sports.
Brook first claimed top spot in December 2024.
Steve Smith has moved as much as third after being one of Australia’s uncommon vivid spots throughout their Test defeat to Bangladesh at Darwin
Joe Root and Steve Smith have additionally overtaken Head within the rankings, with Smith scoring 71 and 44 in that Test defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin to maneuver into third place.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has reached a career-best twentieth place, along with his knock of 84 in his solely innings lifting him 9 locations and above the likes of India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and compatriot Litton Das.
Cameron Green’s second-innings century has seen him to advance 5 positions to thirtieth.
‘Hugely supportive’ Brook to stay vice-captain
Brook, regardless of serving as vice-captain, was neglected for the England Test captaincy in favour of Root following Ben Stokes’ worldwide retirement through the closing match of the sequence defeat to New Zealand earlier this summer season.
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Speaking on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast Nasser Hussain, believes Harry Brook is a ‘superb captain’ however want the ‘mature Harry to return out’ after his England Test captaincy snub.
Root confirmed Brook will proceed within the function for the Pakistan sequence and insisted the pair’s bond stays sturdy.
“Our relationship is exactly as it has been for a long time,” Root mentioned on Tuesday. “Me and Harry are superb associates and get alongside nicely away from cricket, and clearly get the most effective out of one another when enjoying collectively.
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Joe Root says that he feels as prepared as every other England captain to have gone earlier than forward of his second tenure as England Test cricket captain.
“He’s been hugely supportive. I fully feel like he’s got my back, as the rest of the guys do. He’s going to be invaluable.
“He’s achieved some good issues already inside the white-ball house. He’s a superb chief inside the group and the very fact he isn’t captain, that should not be taken away from him.”
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England vs Pakistan Test sequence fixtures
- First Test (Headingley) – Wednesday August 19 – Sunday August 23 (first ball 11am)
- Second Test (Lord’s) – Thursday August 27 – Monday August 31 (first ball 11am)
- Third Test (Edgbaston) – Wednesday September 9 – Sunday September 13 (first ball 11am)