The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its annual update of the Test rankings, with Australia retaining the top spot. South Africa sits in second place, while India holds third position.
England is ranked fourth, followed by New Zealand in fifth. Meanwhile, Pakistan has climbed one spot in the latest standings, moving from seventh to sixth.
With this rise, Pakistan has overtaken Sri Lanka to secure the sixth position in the updated Test rankings.
The International Cricket Council has released its annual update of the Test cricket rankings, according to which Australia remains at the top, followed by South Africa in second place and India in third.
England is ranked fourth, while New Zealand holds the fifth position. In the latest rankings, Pakistan has moved up one place from seventh to sixth.
With this improvement, Pakistan has overtaken Sri Lanka to claim the sixth position.
This progress is being attributed to Pakistan’s recent performances, with players showing improvement in both batting and bowling.
According to experts, if the team maintains its current form, there is a strong possibility of further improvement in the rankings in the future. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka has dropped to seventh place, making the competition among Asian teams more interesting.
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