digital Desk Lucknow: ICC has released a new update of Test rankings, in which there has been a big change in the list of batsmen. Australia's Travis Head, who has been the number-1 Test batsman for a long time, has suffered a big shock this time. He has slipped three places and reached number four. At the same time, England's star batsman Harry Brook has made a spectacular leap and achieved the position of number-1 batsman in Test cricket.

Harry Brook becomes number 1 batsman in Test

Harry Brook has gained one place in the latest ICC Test batting rankings. He has reached the top with 852 rating points.

England captain Joe Root has also gained one place. He has reached second place with 840 rating points.

Australia's legendary batsman Steve Smith has also moved up one place. He is at third position with 833 rating points.

Travis Head to the fourth straight from the top

Travis Head, who held the top position in the rankings of Test batsmen for a long time, has suffered the biggest loss this time. He has slipped three places to fourth place.

Head's current rating is 819 points. After him, South Africa's Test captain Temba Bavuma is in fifth place with 775 rating points.

Position of Indian batsmen in top-10

There is no change in the position of Indian batsmen in the latest rankings. Indian Test captain Shubman Gill remains at seventh position with 743 rating points.

Yashasvi Jaiswal is at ninth position with 733 rating points. Pakistan's Babar Azam is at tenth position with 716 rating points.

Impact of India-Sri Lanka match can be seen in the next ranking

The reason for no change in the ranking of Indian batsmen in this update has been attributed to the timing of the match between India and Sri Lanka. The current rankings have been updated on the basis of performances till August 18, while the match between India and Sri Lanka continued till Wednesday.

In such a situation, the performance of that match is expected to be included in the next ranking. After this, its impact can be seen on the ranking of Indian batsmen as well as bowlers.

ICC Test Rankings: Top-5 batsmen

Indian batsman: Shubhman Gill — 7th (743), Yashasvi Jaiswal — 9th (733)