 | | In the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings, Australia has replaced South Africa in second position. South Africa is now placed third in the latest ICC.... |
London, July 15 (ANI): In the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings, Australia has replaced South Africa in second position. South Africa is now placed third in the latest ICC rankings. The Proteas' chances of replacing England as Test cricket number one side after their forthcoming three Test series became more difficult after Proteas reportedly dropped to nine points off England from just a point adrift when the annual figures by ICC were issued. According to Sport24, the Proteas slipped down the list because of their series of victories in England and Australia four years ago were no longer valid to the current rankings. A 1-0 or 2-1 defeat to South Africa would see the victors go level on points with England, but above them by a decimal fraction. Should England either draw or win, though, they will stay on top, and if they were to whitewash the tourists, South Africa would drop to fourth. The first Test between the two teams gets underway at The Oval next Thursday. (ANI) |