A day before the end of 2025, top bowlers of international cricket experienced faced a surprising challenge in the ICC rankings. An English pace bowler, who just returned in international format after rehabilitation, takes a massive jump in the rankings. Before the beginning of 2026, there are several changes in the rankings in all sectors. Along with the rankings of the bowlers, some changes are also in the batter’s rankings.

Which blower has taken massive jump in ICC rankings?

Two England players have made significant jumps in the latest ICC rankings. Harry Brook has climbed three places to second in the batting rankings. Meanwhile, Josh Tongue has jumped 13 places in the bowling rankings.

England batsman Harry Brook and fast bowler Josh Tonge have made significant progress in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings after their crucial performances in the fourth match of the Ashes series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. There are no Indian batsmen in the top-5.

Brook, after crucial scores of 41 and 18 not out, has overtaken Australian duo Steve Smith and Travis Head, as well as Kiwi batsman Kane Williamson, to take second place behind compatriot Joe Root. Root holds the top spot with 867 points. Harry Brook has 846 rating points.

Meanwhile, Tongue’s impressive performances of five wickets and two catches have helped him move up 13 places to a career-best 30th, while fellow fast bowlers Gus Atkinson (up four places to 13th) and Brydon Carse (up six places to 23rd) have also made jumps in the rankings.

Jasprit Bumrah continues to dominate the bowling charts. With 879 rating points, Bumrah holds the top spot. Meanwhile, Mitchell Starc has gained one spot to reach second place with 843 rating points. Pakistan’s Noman Ali has also jumped two places to third.