In a surprise, Pakistan cricket team test rankings improved despite losing from South Africa

In a surprise, Pakistan cricket team test rankings improved despite losing from South Africa

LAHORE – In a surprise, Pakistan Cricket team test rankings has improved even after losing series against South Africa.

Pakistan has unexpectedly gained another slot to sixth place in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings.

Fast Bowler Mohammad Abbas lost his position from fifth to sixth rank with 789 points.

Pakistani right-handed batsman Azhar Ali lost his place in top ten batsmen of ICC Test batting rankings.

Asad Shafiq has benefitted by five places to reach 24th position after scores of 20 and 88 while Babar Azam is only one slot behind after gaining two places.

Shan Masood has moved up 22 places to a career-best 65th while captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has moved up from 42nd to 37th place.