Times of Islamabad

ICC Test Cricket Rankings: Pakistan gets a blow after disgraceful series defeat

ICC Test Cricket Rankings: Pakistan gets a blow after disgraceful series defeat

*ISLAMABAD – Pakistan have lost one position, slipping behind Sri Lanka toseventh place, in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings after suffering a3-0 series whitewash against South Africa.*

Pakistan started off the series with 92 points but are now on 88 points,three points less than Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, the Proteas have overtaken NewZealand and England to take second position in the latest rankings.

South Africa have gained four points to reach 110 points, two points aboveEngland in the list led by India (116 points) after their 2-1 victory overAustralia in a four-match series that ended last week.

Whereas, New Zealand are one point behind England at 107 points. Englandwill have to win their upcoming three-match series against the Windiesstarting on 23 January to remain ahead of New Zealand.