Australia replace India on top of Test cricket rankings

Australia have reclaimed prime spot within the ICC’s Test rankings, changing India.

Despite not taking part in since successful 2-0 in New Zealand in March, Pat Cummins’ group have jumped above India, who they defeated in final yr’s World Test Championship last.

Australia have been capable of return to No.1 as a result of newest replace dropping out the outcomes of the 2020-21 season.

India famously gained 2-1 in Australia through the COVID-19 affected 2020-21 season, with Rishabh Pant producing a series-winning knock on the Gabba.

Australia are on 124 factors, 4 forward of India, whereas England are third on 105.

Afghanistan, Ireland and Zimbabwe have dropped out of the official rankings as a consequence of not taking part in sufficient Tests to qualify prior to now three years.

Teams have to play a minimal of eight Tests throughout that interval to be on the desk.

India stay No.1 within the ODI and T20 males’s rankings, regardless of shedding the 50-over World Cup last towards Australia final November.,

Australia will host India in a five-Test sequence this summer time, beginning at Perth’s Optus Stadium on November 22.

Source: www.perthnow.com.au