Shubman Gill Climbs To Eighth In ICC Test Rankings After Century Vs Afghanistan
Shubman Gill tops Indian ICC Test batting rankings.
India Test captain Shubman Gill has become the highest-ranked Indian batter in the latest ICC Test rankings, moving up two places to eighth position following a century in the recent one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh. His knock of 126 played a key role in India’s dominant innings victory by 300 runs.
Gill’s rise sees him overtaking fellow Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who now sits just below him in the standings. The update reflects Gill’s consistent form in the longest format, with his latest performance further strengthening his position as a key figure in India’s red-ball setup.
At the top of the ICC Test batting rankings, England’s Harry Brook has reclaimed the No. 1 position after a strong performance in recent matches. Brook moved ahead of teammate Joe Root, who slipped to third place after a modest outing, while Australia’s Travis Head climbed to second following consistent contributions.
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Gill’s century against Afghanistan was one of the standout performances in the match, which saw India dominate proceedings from start to finish. The innings not only secured a comprehensive win for the team but also provided a significant boost to Gill’s individual ranking trajectory.
Several other players also made notable gains in the latest rankings update. England’s Ben Duckett moved up three places to 15th, while Jamie Smith climbed five spots to reach joint 23rd. New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips advanced 15 positions to 40th, reflecting strong recent form across formats.
In the bowling rankings, England’s Gus Atkinson broke into the top 10, rising to 10th place, while also improving to sixth among all-rounders. Meanwhile, ODI rankings saw movement as Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed climbed to second among bowlers, and Shaheen Afridi moved up to ninth after strong performances in their series against Australia.
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