Joe Root Becomes No.1Test Batter In ICC Ranking Dethrones Marcus Labuschagne After 1st Ashes Test.

After a remarkable six-month tenure as the top-ranked Test batter in the ICC Rankings, Marnus Labuschagne of Australia has been dethroned by England’s batting maestro, Joe Root. The conclusion of the thrilling first Ashes Test, held at Edgbaston in Birmingham, brought about a significant reshuffling at the pinnacle of the rankings.Labuschagne ascended to the coveted number one position in December 2022, propelled by his commanding performances with the bat. However, his lackluster start to 2023, combined with the recent exploits of Test specialist Joe Root, has resulted in Root snatching the top spot.

The first Ashes Test showcased Root’s brilliance, as he amassed an unbeaten 118 runs in the first innings and contributed 46 runs in the second innings. In this process, the flamboyant right-hander recorded his 30th Test century, propelling him to the summit of the ICC Test rankings as the premier batter.Conversely, Labuschagne endured a disappointing outing against the English side, mustering only 0 and 13 runs in the two innings. Consequently, he dropped two places to occupy the third position in the updated rankings, with a total of 877 rating points. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s Kane Williamson claimed the second spot in the rankings.

Labuschagne’s compatriot Travis Head also experienced a decline, slipping from third to fourth place, despite notching a half-century against England. Another notable setback was suffered by Steve Smith, who plummeted to sixth position from his former second place, following scores of 16 and six runs at Edgbaston