India has moved to number One ranking in the latest International Cricket Council ODI Championship ranking after its 3-2 victory over England in the home series. India leads the table with 119 rating points. England has the same rating points but it lagged behind on the basis of decimal points. Australia is placed third with 113 points. This is the first time in three years that India has held on to its number one ranking in ODI series. The latest ranking was released in Dubai by ICC a shortwhile ago.The stakes are high now for the ICC ODI Shield and a cash award of US$175,000 on the cut off date of April 1. The side which tops the Championship table on the 1 April cut-off date collects a cheque of US$175,000 along with a Shield, while the runners up will get a cheque of US$75,000. However, a lot depends upon a number of additional series to be played before the 1 April cut-off date. Australia will take on the West Indies between February 1 and 10, England will travel to New Zealand for a three-match series from February 17, and South Africa will host Pakistan in a five-match series from 10 March. Every match counts as the six leading sides battle to finish inside the top two.
News On AIR | January 27, 2013 9:28 PM
India ranks No.1 in ICC ODI championship