A young Indian Test side led by Virat Kohli has displaced South Africa to capture the number one Test ranking spot for the first time since 2011. Indians ascended from the second position as South Africa suffered a 0-2 defeat in their home series against England.Now, India, with 110 rating points, are numero uno, with Australia one rating point shy in second place and South Africa at third position.Virat Kohli and his men have enjoyed a fine season of Test cricket last year in the subcontinent. India, who beat South Africa 3-0 at home in December, earlier broke a four-year drought without an overseas series win in Sri Lanka, coming from behind to beat the hosts 2-1.
News On AIR | January 17, 2016 7:59 AM
India displaces South Africa to gain top spot in Test rankings