Joe Root Dethrones Kane Williamson To Become No. 1 Test Batter In Latest ICC Rankings

Joe Root Dethrones Kane Williamson [x.com]

In a significant development, Kane Williamson's reign as the No. 1 Test batter ended as England’s star batter Joe Root took the top in ICC rankings for Test batters on Wednesday.

Joe Root's rise to the top spot follows a series of outstanding performances during England's recent Test series against the West Indies.

The former England captain's stellar showing in the second Test, where he notched up his 32nd Test century with a composed 122 off 178 deliveries, proved pivotal in his rise. 

His innings, embellished with 10 boundaries, underscored his continued mastery in the longest format of the game.

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Joe Root Dethrones Kane Williamson

The innings propelled Root's ICC Test batting rating to 872 points, surpassing Williamson's 859 points. Root's consistency and passion for big scores have been instrumental in his climb up the rankings ladder, gaining him 12 rating points in the process.

In the wake of Root's stellar displays, Kane Williamson, previously holding the top spot, now finds himself in second place. The competition at the summit remains fierce, with Pakistan's Babar Azam closely trailing in third with 768 points.

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