According to the latest annual update of the ICC men\u2019s Test team rankings, India has once again reclaimed the top position from Australia.<\/p>\n
This update takes into consideration all Test series played since May 2020, and the outcomes of the 2019-20 season have been removed. Consequently, India\u2019s 2-0 defeat to New Zealand in March 2020 has been deleted from the rankings, resulting in an increase in their rating points from 119 to 121.<\/p>\n
Previously, India had held the top rank for a complete month in December 2021. Australia, who have been the top-ranked Test team since January 2022, will face India in the ICC World Test Championship final at The Oval on June 7.<\/p>\n
They had overtaken New Zealand to acquire the top position following a 4-0 series victory over England.<\/p>\n
India has strengthened their position at the top of the men\u2019s T20I team rankings, extending their lead over England from six to eight points.<\/p>\n
New Zealand has advanced to the third position, overtaking South Africa and Pakistan. However, Ireland and Afghanistan still require additional Test matches to be considered in the rankings.<\/p>\n
On May 10, the annual update for the ODI team rankings will occur, following the Pakistan-New Zealand series currently underway.<\/p>\n
After this update, the teams\u2019 rankings will take into account their performances in all series played since May 2020.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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