Joe Root's reign as the best player in the world is over as rising England star Harry Brook confirmed his climb to the top by claiming the No.1 spot for the first time on the latest ICC Men's Test Batter Rankings.
Brook had brought up his third century in four Tests.
After England's woeful start the 25-year-old Brook, in partnership with Ollie Pope, went on the attack.
England's rising batting star Harry Brook said he was delighted he had finally eclipsed his father's highest club score, when he hit a triple hundred against Pakistan in Multan on Thursday.
England notched up their highest total in 86 years thanks to Harry Brook's triple century and Joe Root's double ton, declaring on 823-7 before Pakistan collapsed to a perilous position on the fourth day of the first Test on Thursday.
A superb maiden ODI century by new captain Harry Brook led England to a dominant, rain-shortened DLS victory over Australia on Tuesday to keep the five-match series alive with two to play.
Thirty-four-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Buttler also missed the ongoing three-match Twenty20 series against Australia due to the same injury. That series is tied at 1-1 with the decider to be played later on Sunday.
Brook, whose 363 runs against Australia last year, helped draw the Ashes, said while he was glad to learn from Root, he was also determined to stay true to himself as well.
Brook played a major role in helping England to a second T20 World Cup success when they defeated Pakistan in a thrilling final at the MCG in 2022 and the 25-year-old is looking to make an impact when he returns to international action for his country at this year's edition of the 20-over showcase in the USA and West Indies during June.
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Red-hot Harry Brook made a majestic 184 not out while Joe Root was unbeaten on a classy 101
