Kishan takes No. 1 T20I ranking; Root drops to third in Test batters
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:23 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Ishan Kishan has overtaken Abhishek as the top-ranked T20I batter as of July 1, 2026. In related changes, Joe Root has fallen to third among Test batters. Additionally, Jasprit Bumrah has ascended to the No. 1 Test bowler position following Matt Henry's absence from the Trent Bridge Test against England. These changes reflect ongoing performances in international cricket and player rankings.
- •Kishan is now the No. 1 ranked T20I batter.
- •Abhishek has been replaced at the top of the T20I rankings.
- •Root has slipped to third in Test batter rankings.
- •Bumrah is the new No. 1 Test bowler.
- •Henry missed the Trent Bridge Test against England.
- 11:23 AMESPNcricinfo — Kishan replaces Abhishek as No. 1 T20I batter; Root slips to No. 3 among Test batters
"Jasprit Bumrah became the No. 1 Test bowler after Matt Henry missed the Trent Bridge Test against England
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