ICC rankings: Brook rises to second among Test batters, Starc closes in on Bumrah

December 31, 2025 4:15 PM

ICC rankings: Brook rises to second among Test batters, Starc closes in on Bumrah

England batter Harry Brook climbed to second place in the ICC Test batting rankings after his performance in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, while Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc moved closer to the top spot among bowlers, the ICC said on Tuesday. Brook moved up three places after scoring 59 runs in a low-scoring match, overtaking Australia’s Steve Smith and Travis Head as well as New Zealand’s Kane Williamson. The 26-year-old now trails only England captain Joe ...

Smriti Mandhana continues her reign as No. 1 ODI batter in latest ICC rankings

October 21, 2025 4:21 PM

Smriti Mandhana continues her reign as No. 1 ODI batter in latest ICC rankings

India’s star opener Smriti Mandhana has further strengthened her position at the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Batter Rankings, following consistent performances in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Mandhana struck consecutive half-centuries in the tournament, including a brilliant 88 against England in Indore, despite India narrowly losing the contest. Her recent form has helped her extend her lead as the No. 1 ranked ODI batter to 83 points, ahead of England captain Nat Sciver-Bru...