Sports · 20 August 2026

Harry Brook reclaims top spot in Test batting rankings for fourth time

England's Harry Brook has moved back to number one in the ICC Test batting rankings, his fourth time reaching the top. Australia's Travis Head dropped three places to fourth after low scores against Bangladesh, letting Joe Root and Steve Smith move up. The top four batters are separated by only 33 points, meaning more changes are likely in upcoming matches.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 August 2026 at 11:24

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