Australia become the Number 1 ranked Test team

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After winning the Ashes 4-0, Australia have now become the number one ranked Test team in the world. Meanwhile, after suffering a 1-2 series loss against South Africa, India has dropped to the third spot while New Zealand has held onto its second position.

New Zealand had played out a 1-1 series draw against Bangladesh.

Australia has 119 points at the top and the Pat Cummins-led side is three points ahead of third-placed India.

After the series win against India, South Africa has jumped to the fifth spot in the ICC Test Rankings. England is in the fourth position with 101 points.

Pakistan has gone down one spot to sixth place, whereas Sri Lanka, West Indies, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and Ireland have retained their positions.

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[James]

England at four won’t last long if they don’t improve very quickly.

 

[Robert]

How are we #4? ). We have got to be the worst. We should be relegated!

 

[Babeikh]

South Africa must be licking their lips for this summer. Excellent opportunity for them against a wounded England.

 

[James]

How are we #4? ). We have got to be the worst. We should be relegated!

Should be given temporary associate status until we get our house in order.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Aussies number 1 after playing no away tours during covid.

wait till after series losses in Pak, SL and india and we will see Aussies real rankings.

 

[Robert]

Should be given temporary associate status until we get our house in order.

“We’re so bad it’s unbelievable!”

 

[Varun]

The perks of being at home for 2 years running.

 

[Hyder]

Aus havent stepped outside aus. If ind plays 2 years of only home tests they ll achieve highest ratings ever.

 

[Varun]

And even in Australia they lost an entire series to a team with Washington Sundar and Natarajan.

England made them look better than they are.

 

[MP2011]

Aussies are just home track bullies for quite some time now. Even at home, they lost to us.

 

[sweep_shot]

Well done.

They may get dethroned after their tour of Pakistan. I think Pakistan may win that series 2-1 or 3-0.

 

[James]

The leadership of Cummins is something that could turn out to be very impressive. I think Australia will do better than many are expecting on their travels.

 

[shaz619]

They deserve it because in this era, for the most part, the team which is most impressive at home tends to be the best because when the away tours come, very few do well.

 

[shaz619]

The leadership of Cummins is something that could turn out to be very impressive. I think Australia will do better than many are expecting on their travels.

I think it’s a breath of fresh air to seeing a high profile fast bowling spearhead lead the team, who was the last one before him in world cricket ? I’d have to go all the way back to Wasim Akram ?

A fast bowler tends to have a unique perspective so his style of leadership should reflect that and I think this move will bring the best out of Australia, especially overseas

 

[JibranAnsari]

How are pakistan going to win without a single good spinner against australia ?

Pakistans batting lineup also is poor , so even a drawn series against australia will be a big achievement for pakistan.

 

[arif_2021]

How are pakistan going to win without a single good spinner against australia ?

Pakistans batting lineup also is poor , so even a drawn series against australia will be a big achievement for pakistan.

I think you are in it for a surprise...being aware of local conditions is a huge plus for the home team

secondly, what is nathan lyon going to do in karachi? pakistan has sajid khan, nauman ali - who arent as good as nathan lyon but familiar with domestic pitches

and dont under estimate pakistani batsmen on low pitches - their problem has always been bouncy and drop in pitches of australia and south africa

 

[Justcrazy]

How are pakistan going to win without a single good spinner against australia ?

Pakistans batting lineup also is poor , so even a drawn series against australia will be a big achievement for pakistan.

If you prepare turning tracks like India , and play two specialist and one part time spinner , Aussies will be dead.

 

[Joseph Gomes]

Is it true Australia last won an away series 6 years ago? If so, this ranking is an absolute joke

 

[Last Monetarist]

Is it true Australia last won an away series 6 years ago? If so, this ranking is an absolute joke

Yes, their last away win was in New Zealand in 2016. The rankings are meaningless if a side that refuses to tour away isn't penalized.

 

[shamaan]

If you prepare turning tracks like India , and play two specialist and one part time spinner , Aussies will be dead.

Pakistan pitches won't be like India who just create dust bowls from the first ball.

 

[Buffet]

Yes, their last away win was in New Zealand in 2016. The rankings are meaningless if a side that refuses to tour away isn't penalized.

Rank at one specific time is not very informative.
The ranking trend over a long period is very informative. It's meaningful.

India is only 3 points behind Aus here despite playing in NZ, Aus, SA, and Eng in the last few years. Aus has not even stepped out of Aus in the last 2 years. It won't surprise me to see Aus rank 1 being short-lived and India taking the top spot again.

 

[wrongun]

Australia have 3 tours in Asia in the next 12 months I think- Pakistan, SL & India.

So yes, current rankings reflect a strong home showing, nothing more.

We'll know more about where the teams stand in a year, with an almost post Kohli India, a possibly resurgent Australia & NZ losing Taylor but discovering a strong opener in Latham & a possible unicorn allrounder in Jamieson.

 

[Buffet]

Australia have 3 tours in Asia in the next 12 months I think- Pakistan, SL & India.

So yes, current rankings reflect a strong home showing, nothing more.

We'll know more about where the teams stand in a year, with an almost post Kohli India, a possibly resurgent Australia & NZ losing Taylor but discovering a strong opener in Latham & a possible unicorn allrounder in Jamieson.

Yah, post-Kohli India, Resurgent Aus, and NZ -- The next 3-4 years will be interesting.

 

[Kaddy]

So, the world no 1,2 and 4 teams are coming to Pakistan this year.

Hopefully Pakistan doesn't provide them the pitches which suit them as its a great chance for Pakistan to win all 3 series and improve their rankings.

 

[wrongun]

So, the world no 1,2 and 4 teams are coming to Pakistan this year.

Hopefully Pakistan doesn't provide them the pitches which suit them as its a great chance for Pakistan to win all 3 series and improve their rankings.

If Pakistan win all 3 they'll have as much claim to be a top test side as anyone else. Huge task.

If they can win 2 of those= probably a top 4 Test team again (at the expense of England).

 

[MP2011]

If Pakistan win all 3 they'll have as much claim to be a top test side as anyone else.

No way.

 

[soso_killer]

Disagree with these rankings. India are the number 1 side in the world and deserve to be there based on how they've performed home and away in recent years

 

[soso_killer]

Yah, post-Kohli India, Resurgent Aus, and NZ -- The next 3-4 years will be interesting.

Are New Zealand any good away from home?

 

[Last Monetarist]

Are New Zealand any good away from home?

They beat England and Pakistan away from home during the last 3 years, drew with Sri Lanka away also. Heavy defeats against Australia and India count against them.

 

[Buffet]

Are New Zealand any good away from home?

I keep NZ in the mix due to hope, but I don't rate NZ that high. Mainly due to not having noteworthy performances in places like India, Aus, and SA for a very long time.


Since 2000,

NZ has played 39 tests in Ind/SA/Aus - Won 1 test.

Not winning series is another thing, but come on, one test win in 40 tests. I know a different set of players and a lot going on with Jamie, but I need to see some actual performance and not just the talk about the potential. Someone may point out that the old record does not matter, but since 2016, they have played 10 tests. Zero win and lost 8 and hung for a draw in one due to poor light taking away half a day of play.

So NZ is in the mix for me, but it's me hoping here rather than NZ's actual performance. If NZ wins 5-6 tests in Aus, India, and SA in the next few years then it won't look that bad.

 

[Buffet]

Disagree with these rankings. India are the number 1 side in the world and deserve to be there based on how they've performed home and away in recent years

+1

Since 2016,

W/L away: India 1.2 & everyone else in 0.5-0.6 range or below.
W/L overall: India is 2.4 & the second-best is 1.7 for NZ despite NZ playing heavily at home.

But that's the past. I do think post-Kohli, India may go in some transition phase and decline a bit.

 

[Ab Fan]

My ranking would be :-

1. India
2. Australia
3. New Zealand
4. South Africa
5. England
6. Pakistan
7. Rest

 

[wrongun]

Are New Zealand any good away from home?

Pretty good record in WTC finals away from home