ICC Test Rankings Updated: Harry Brook Reclaims No. 1 Spot, Dethrones Travis Head

Harry Brook and Travis Head (Source: AFP)

In a significant development, the latest ICC Test Rankings have been released on August 19. England batter Harry Brook has reclaimed the No. 1 position in the latest ICC Test Player Rankings and has dethroned Australia’s Travis Head.

It is important to mention that the rankings have been affected by Bangladesh's historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the Darwin Test.

Harry Brook Returns To Top Of ICC Test Rankings

Harry Brook is back at the top of the Test batting rankings for the fourth time in his career with 852 points. He first reached No. 1 in December 2024 and has now returned to the position after Travis Head failed to make a major impact in the opening match against Bangladesh.

England's Joe Root and Australia's Steve Smith have also moved ahead of Travis Head.

It is worth noting that Jasprit Bumrah is at the top of the Test bowling rankings with 870 points. Meanwhile, Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill has retained the No. 1 position in the ODI batting rankings with 801 points.

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Why Harry Brook Moved Ahead Of Travis Head In ICC Test Player Rankings?

Australia's star batter Travis Head slipped to the fourth position in the latest ICC Test player rankings with 819 points. He recently played in the Bangladesh tour of Australia 2026 and managed just 39 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 52.70 and an average of 19.50.

Harry Brook last featured against New Zealand in a three-match Test series in June. He played in 6 innings and made 217 runs at an average of 38.17 and a strike rate of 86.80.

Brook moved ahead of Head because the Australian opener failed to make any significant impact with the bat against Bangladesh.

ICC Test Player Rankings List

(Last Updated On August 19, 2026)

Other Notable Changes in ICC Rankings

Najmul Hossain Shanto moved nine places to 20th in the latest Test batting rankings. Against Australia, the 27-year-old player made 121 runs in 3 innings at an average of 40.33. Mominul Haque has climbed five spots and is currently at the 31st position with 611 points.

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green moved up 5 places to 30th. Bangladesh bowlers Mehidy Hasan and Hasan Mahmud have also made big gains.

The ODI rankings also saw several changes after Ireland's home series against Afghanistan. Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan strengthened his position as the world's No. 1 ODI bowler. 

The star bowler scalped 12 wickets in three innings at an economy rate of 4.59. In the 2nd ODI, he took 6 wickets for 34 runs in 7.4 overs.

Azmatullah Omarzai also moved nine places to 19th among ODI bowlers. Afghanistan batter Sediqullah Atal also moved 37 places after making 313 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 101.95 and an average of 78.25.

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