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Root reclaims no. 1 spot in ICC Test rankings ahead of Trent Bridge decider
Published 24 June 2026 ยท sports
Joe Root has reclaimed the world's top Test batting ranking, dethroning teammate Harry Brook after a stellar performance in the recent England-New Zealand Test. This
Joe Root has reclaimed the world's top Test batting ranking, dethroning teammate Harry Brook after a stellar performance in the recent England-New Zealand Test. This marks Root's 12th stint at No. 1. He now aims to solidify his position in the series decider at Trent Bridge, where England also seeks to improve their World Test Championship standing after a slow over-rate penalty.
Published: June 24, 2026 โข 2:54 PM IST ยท Updated: June 24, 2026 โข 3:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Joe Root has reclaimed the world's top Test batting ranking, dethroning teammate Harry Brook after a stellar performance in the recent England-New Zealand Test.
This marks Root's 12th stint at No. 1. He now aims to solidify his position in the series decider at Trent Bridge, where England also seeks to improve their World Test Championship standing after a slow over-rate penalty.