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Harry Brook reclaims No. 1 Test ranking; Joe Root drops to third

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 9:47 AM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Harry Brook reclaims No. 1 Test ranking; Joe Root drops to third
Summary

Harry Brook has returned to the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men's Test Rankings after scoring 56 runs in the first innings against New Zealand at Lord's. Joe Root, who managed only nine runs across both innings in the match, falls to third as Travis Head of Australia moves into second place. Following a century in India's Test against Afghanistan, Shubman Gill rises to eighth in the rankings. The changes reflect performances in recent matches and set the stage for upcoming contests, including the second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval on June 17.

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  • •Harry Brook scores 56, regains No. 1 Test ranking.
  • •Joe Root drops to third following poor performance.
  • •Travis Head moves up to second in the rankings.
  • •Shubman Gill scores a century, rises to eighth place.
  • •Next Test match: England vs. New Zealand at The Oval on June 17.
Latest Updates
  • 9:47 AMYahoo Sports — Joe Root dethroned! Harry Brook reclaims No.1 spot in latest ICC Test rankings as Shubman Gill makes major gains
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England's Harry Brook has replaced Joe Root as the No.1 Test batter in the latest ICC Men's Test Rankings.

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