ICC Test Rankings 2026: Shubman Gill Becomes India's Top Batter, Bumrah Stays No.1
ICC Test Rankings 2026: The ICC Test rankings released on Wednesday, 10 June, gave Indian cricket fans something to cheer about.
Jasprit Bumrah ICC Ranking: Shubman Gill is now India’s top-ranked batter, while Jasprit Bumrah remains the world’s number one bowler.
Shubman Gill ICC Ranking: Shubman Gill climbed two places to reach eighth in the world rankings with 743 points.
He is now India’s leading Test batter, signaling a fresh start for the team’s batting order.
ICC Test Rankings 2026: Captain Gill Leads from the Front with a Brilliant Hundred
Shubman Gill Best Test Batter: Gill’s rise follows his impressive showing against Afghanistan in the recent one-off Test at Mullanpur.
Leading the team, he scored 126 runs from 177 balls in the first innings. Both he and KL Rahul reached centuries, helping India put up a big total and secure an easy win.
Harry Brook Dethrones Joe Root as World's No.1 Test Batter
England’s Harry Brook has climbed to the top of the world rankings, overtaking his teammate Joe Root to become the number one Test batter.
Brook reached the top spot during England’s recent match against New Zealand at Lord's.
On a challenging pitch that got plenty of attention, he made a crucial half-century in the first innings but was dismissed for zero in the second.
England won by 115 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah No. 1 Test Bowler: Root Falls After Poor Show With the Bat
Root lost his number one ranking after scoring just 9 runs in both innings.
Jasprit Bumrah remains the world’s top-ranked bowler with 870 points, despite missing the Mullanpur Test against Afghanistan.
Wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav rose one place to 12th in the world after taking three important wickets in the second innings, helping India win by an innings and 300 runs.
The next Test is on June 17, with England taking on New Zealand at the Kennington Oval in London.
ICC Rankings Update for India Cricket Team
ICC Test Rankings 2026: India is still at the top of the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings after the annual update, but their lead over New Zealand has narrowed from 8 points to 5.
After the update, India’s rating dropped from 119 to 118. New Zealand gained 2 points and now has 113.
Australia, the current ODI World Cup champions, are still in third place with 109 points.
The only change in the top 10 is South Africa moving ahead of Pakistan into fourth place. South Africa now has 102 points, and Pakistan is fifth with 98.
India Retains No.1 Spot as West Indies Extend Lead in Latest ODI Rankings
ICC Test Rankings 2026: West Indies have extended their lead over Bangladesh to 10 points. Further down the rankings, Ireland has moved ahead of Zimbabwe into 11th place.
The United States is now above Scotland in 13th, and the United Arab Emirates has overtaken Canada for 19th.
These changes highlight India's steady performance in the 50-over format.
Rohit's India Holds Top ODI Spot Ahead of 2027 World Cup
Under Rohit Sharma, the team has been among the top ODI sides in recent years and still leads, even with a small drop in rating points.
India remains at No. 1 as the team gets ready for a new ODI cycle leading up to the 2027 World Cup in South Africa.
Their preparations begin with a three-match ODI series, but there have already been some setbacks.
After Kohli's Absence, Hardik Pandya Injury Adds to India's Worries
ICC Test Rankings 2026: After Virat Kohli was ruled out, Hardik Pandya was also injured and had to miss out.
Sources told media that Pandya is recovering from a quadriceps injury and will likely need about three weeks to be fully fit.
Pandya’s injury goes back to IPL 2026, when he was captain of the Mumbai Indians.
He played only 10 matches before missing the rest of the tournament because of fitness problems.
Afghanistan ODI Series Offers India's Next Generation a Chance to Shine
The ODI series against Afghanistan starts in Dharamsala on June 14, then moves to Lucknow on June 17 and Chennai on June 20.
With some senior players out, the series could give younger players a chance to prove themselves in India's ODI team.
Jasprit Bumrah Test Ranking: India's Ultimate Weapon in Red-Ball Cricket
ICC Test Rankings 2026: Jasprit Bumrah is currently ranked as the No. 1 bowler in the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings, highlighting his exceptional consistency and impact in red-ball cricket.
Known for his unique action, deadly yorkers, and ability to generate movement in all conditions, Bumrah has become India's most reliable fast bowler across home and overseas matches.
His performances against top international teams have earned him widespread recognition as one of the finest bowlers of his generation.
With outstanding wicket-taking ability and match-winning spells in crucial situations, Bumrah continues to set new benchmarks in Test cricket and remains a key player in India's quest for success in the longest format of the game.
India's ODI Squad for Afghanistan — Here's the Full List
- Shubman Gill (captain)
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul
- Ishan Kishan
- Hardik Pandya
- Nitish Reddy
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh
- Prince Yadav
- Prasidh Krishna
- Gurnoor Brar
- Harsh Dubey
