The Indian cricket team will retain its number one position in the ICC Test rankings owing to the series-levelling 75-run win in the second Test against Australia in Bengaluru today. By retaining the No.1 position till the April 1 cut off date, Virat Kohli's men will receive a cash prize of One Million US Dollars. The ICC confirmed this in a tweet after India defeated Australia by 75 runs today. India bounced back in style to win the second Test after suffering a heavy defeat in the series opener at Pune. Set a 188-run target, Australia were dismissed for 112 in 35.4 overs in their second innings on day four today,with Ravichandran Ashwin picking up his 25th five-wicket haul.
News On AIR | March 7, 2017 6:28 PM
Bengaluru win assures India of number one ranking