Joe Root reclaims No 1 spot in ICC Test batting rankings after the ex-England captain’s rich run of form in dominant 3-0 series win over West Indies
by Richard Gibson
Daily Mail News
31/07/24
Joe Root returns to ICC’s Test cricket batting rankings top spot for the ninth time
England’s former captain surpasses the legendary Brian Lara’s career run tally
Joe Root’s rich form against West Indies has coincided with a rise to number one in Test cricket’s batting rankings.
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Former England captain Root struck 87 in the 10-wicket win at Edgbaston, an innings that took him beyond both Windies great Brian Lara’s career tally of runs and the 12,000 mark in Tests, and also above Kane Williamson at the top of the International Cricket Council’s ratings.
The 33-year-old has now reached the summit of Test batting on nine occasions stretching back to 2015 when his contributions in the middle were integral to England winning back the Ashes.