New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson has slipped from second to third on the ICC test cricket batsmen's rankings.
Black Caps captain celebrates his 16th test century. Photo: Photosport
Joe Root, who celebrated his first Test as England captain by stroking 190 in the first innings and then inspiring his side to victory, has jumped ahead of his New Zealand opposite Williamson in second.
Root had entered the Lord's Test trailing Williamson by 32 points, but now leads the New Zealander by eight points.
Number-one ranked Steve Smith will be Root's next target as the Australian captain is sitting on 941 points - 53 points ahead of the Englishman.
The England batsman Joe Root celebrates scoring a century. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
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