England batsman Harry Brook, who scored century after century, has become the world's number 1 Test batsman. This right-handed batsman has achieved the distinction of being the world's number 1 Test batsman by scoring 2 consecutive centuries in the Test series against New Zealand. Harry Brook defeated his own compatriot Joe Root. Brook is ahead of him by just one rating point. Harry Brook is first and Joe Root is second. Jasprit Bumrah remains the world's number 1 bowler among bowlers. After the Perth Test, Bumrah became the number 1 Test bowler and he bowled well in Adelaide also, due to which he remains at the top position.

Rohit-Virat's bad condition

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are in bad shape in ICC Test rankings. Virat Kohli is at 20th place in the latest rankings while Rohit Sharma is out of the top 30. Virat Kohli was at number 8 in September and now he has fallen 12 places to 20th. Rohit's condition has become even worse. Rohit was at sixth position in September and now he has fallen 25 places to 31st. India's top Test batsman is Yashasvi Jaiswal. This player is at number four. Whereas Rishabh Pant has lost three places and this player is at number 9.

Why did Brook become number 1?

The reason behind Harry Brook becoming the number 1 batsman is his amazing performance. This right-handed batsman has scored 2280 runs in 23 tests at an average of 61.62. Brook has scored 8 Test centuries so far, out of which he has scored 7 on foreign soil. Apart from 8 centuries, Brook has also scored 10 half-centuries. The best score of this player is 317 runs.

Travis Head overtook Pant

Travis Head, who scored a stormy century in the Adelaide Test against India, has also got a bumper gain in the ICC rankings. This left-handed batsman has reached the fifth position, defeating 5 batsmen including Pant. South African captain Temba Bavuma, who performed brilliantly in the Test series against Sri Lanka, has also reached 7th position.