London: England’s Joe Root has further solidified his status at the pinnacle of the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings following impressive twin centuries in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s. These performances not only secured a 190-run victory for his team but also gave England a decisive 2-0 lead in their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) series against Sri Lanka.

According to International Cricket Council, Root’s innings of 143 and 103 in the recent match earned him 41 additional rating points, bringing him to a total of 922, just one point shy of his career-best 923. This achievement places him 63 points ahead of his closest competitor, Kane Williamson. Root’s performance underscores a historically significant run, nearing the record points tallies of English legends such as Len Hutton, Jack Hobbs, and Peter May.

The Test also spotlighted other notable performances, including Gus Atkinson’s breakthrough game. Atkinson’s maiden first-class century and a five-wicket haul elevated him substantially in both batting and bowling rankings, reflecting his growing influence in the team.

Simultaneously, the ICC rankings noted significant movements for New Zealand’s Darryl Mitchell, Australia’s Steve Smith, and England’s Harry Brook, who now hold the third to fifth positions in the Test batters’ list. They are followed by Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma, Yashaswi Jaiswal, and Virat Kohli.

Additionally, Bangladesh’s Liton Das achieved a career-high 15th batting position after a formidable 138-run inning in Rawalpindi, contributing to Bangladesh’s historic 2-0 series victory over Pakistan and propelling them to fourth place in the WTC points table.

These shifts in player rankings and team standings highlight the dynamic nature of Test cricket, with performances in key matches causing significant impacts on the ICC rankings and the broader competitive landscape within the sport.

London: England’s Joe Root has further solidified his status at the pinnacle of the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings following impressive twin centuries in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s. These performances not only secured a 190-run victory for his team but also gave England a decisive 2-0 lead in their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) series against Sri Lanka.

According to International Cricket Council, Root’s innings of 143 and 103 in the recent match earned him 41 additional rating points, bringing him to a total of 922, just one point shy of his career-best 923. This achievement places him 63 points ahead of his closest competitor, Kane Williamson. Root’s performance underscores a historically significant run, nearing the record points tallies of English legends such as Len Hutton, Jack Hobbs, and Peter May.

The Test also spotlighted other notable performances, including Gus Atkinson’s breakthrough game. Atkinson’s maiden first-class century and a five-wicket haul elevated him substantially in both batting and bowling rankings, reflecting his growing influence in the team.

Simultaneously, the ICC rankings noted significant movements for New Zealand’s Darryl Mitchell, Australia’s Steve Smith, and England’s Harry Brook, who now hold the third to fifth positions in the Test batters’ list. They are followed by Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma, Yashaswi Jaiswal, and Virat Kohli.

Additionally, Bangladesh’s Liton Das achieved a career-high 15th batting position after a formidable 138-run inning in Rawalpindi, contributing to Bangladesh’s historic 2-0 series victory over Pakistan and propelling them to fourth place in the WTC points table.

These shifts in player rankings and team standings highlight the dynamic nature of Test cricket, with performances in key matches causing significant impacts on the ICC rankings and the broader competitive landscape within the sport.