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Harry Brook Dethrones Joe Root As No. 1 Test Batter
The change in rankings comes on the back of Brook’s sensational form, highlighted by his eighth Test century against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The 25-year-old scored a sublime 123 and a quick-fire 55 in England’s commanding 323-run victory over the New Zealand, earning him a career-high rating of 898 points. Brook now edges past Root, who has 897 points, by just one point to take the top spot.
Brook’s rise to the top is significant, as it places him alongside cricketing legends like Sachin Tendulkar, with both having achieved the equal 34th-highest rating in Test history. His consistent performances have been instrumental in England’s resurgence under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, a period marked by their aggressive "Bazball" approach to Test cricket.
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