Harry Brook returns to ICC Test batting rankings top spot
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:02 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
England batter Harry Brook has climbed back to the top of the ICC men's Test batting rankings as of August 19, 2026. This change follows a series of low scores from Australia's Travis Head in a Test defeat to Bangladesh. The ranking shift highlights the competitive nature of Test cricket as players vie for top positions and form. Future performances will be significant for both Brook and Head as they aim to solidify their rankings.
- •Harry Brook is now the top-ranked batter in ICC men's Test rankings.
- •Travis Head dropped after low scores in a Test defeat to Bangladesh.
- •The change in rankings is effective as of August 19, 2026.
- •The ranking reflects the current competitive in Test cricket.
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — ICC Test rankings: Harry Brook reclaims No.1 as Jasprit Bumrah retains top spot
"Harry Brook has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Test batting rankings. Jasprit Bumrah retained his position as the world's leading Test bowler. Bangladesh players saw significant gains after their historic victory over Australia. Afghanistan's dominance in the ODI series also resulted in player ranking movements. Several players from both teams achieved career-best rankings following recent performances.
"England batter Harry Brook has returned to the top of the ICC men's Test batting rankings, with Australia's Travis Head dropping down after a couple of low scores in their shock Test defeat to Bangladesh.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 4:02 PMICC Test rankings: Harry Brook reclaims No.1 as Jasprit Bumrah retains top spot
Harry Brook has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Test batting rankings. Jasprit Bumrah retained his position as the world's leading Test bowler. Bangladesh players saw significant gains after their historic victory over Australia. Afghanistan's dominance in the ODI series also resulted in player ranking movements. Several players from both teams achieved career-best rankings following recent performances.
- Sky Sports—Brook returns to top of Test batting rankings
England batter Harry Brook has returned to the top of the ICC men's Test batting rankings, with Australia's Travis Head dropping down after a couple of low scores in their shock Test defeat to Bangladesh.
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