Harry Brook has ascended to the No. 1 position in the ICC Test batting rankings following his outstanding performances in the ongoing series against New Zealand. After scoring a remarkable 171 runs in the first Test, Brook has closed the gap on former top-ranked batter Joe Root, who suffered a rare duck in the same match. This victory helped England secure an eight-wicket win and solidified Brook’s status as a leading player.

Brook’s recent success has propelled him to a career-high rating of 895 points, overtaking Root, who now sits at 854 points. The 25-year-old has been in sensational form, amassing eight centuries in just 23 Tests, including a triple century during England’s tour of Pakistan. His average of 61.62 places him among the best in cricket history.

Root praised Brook’s talent, stating, “If you asked me, Brooky is by far and away the best player in the world at the minute.” With Brook’s impressive ability to handle pressure and score runs consistently, he is expected to play a crucial role as England seeks to maintain their momentum in the series.

As England prepares for the next Test, fans and cricket analysts will be keenly watching how Brook continues to perform as the newly crowned No. 1 Test batter.