Joe Root has ascended to the number one spot in the Test batting rankings, surpassing New Zealand’s Kane Williamson. The former England captain achieved this milestone after an impressive series against the West Indies, where he scored a series-best 291 runs over three matches, including his 32nd Test century.
Root’s consistent performance solidifies his position among the ‘Fab 4′ of modern cricket, alongside Williamson, Virat Kohli, and Steve Smith. His return to the top ranking highlights his ongoing excellence in the longest format of the game.
In other cricket news, Indian T20I openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill have made significant gains in the T20I batters’ rankings following their successful series against Sri Lanka. Jaiswal climbed two spots to reach the fourth position, while Gill made a notable leap of 16 places to secure the 21st spot. Additionally, Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi saw an eight-place rise in the T20I bowlers’ rankings, reflecting his strong performances. Marcus Stoinis remains the top-ranked all-rounder in T20Is.