India reclaim No.1 Test team ranking from Pak
posted on Oct 3, 2016 @ 6:09PM
India have displaced Pakistan as the No. 1-ranked Test team following their 178-run win against New Zealand in the second Test in Kolkata. India had earlier topped the Test rankings when they won a four – match series against West Indies 2-0 but Pakistan’s draw against England in a four-match series was enough for them to overtake India. India took the attack to the opposition on Day 4 to dismiss New Zealand for a total of 197 giving India a win by 178 runs.This was enough for India to overtake arch-rivals Pakistan in the rankings. India should ensure that they win or at least manage a draw in the third and final Test in Indore to hold onto the top spot. India and New Zealand now play their third and final Test in Indore. Following the ODI and T20 series against New Zealand, India resume their Test season when they host England in November. India will hold onto the numero uno spot when the ICC announces its updated ratings, irrespective of how the Indore Test pans out.