India is literally on top of the cricketing world. The ongoing series against one of the best cricket teams on the planet, South Africa, has seen Team India achieve 3 milestones.
- India Retain No. 1 Test Ranking
- India Maintained its Rank 2 in ICC ODI team Ranking
- Sachin Tendulkar became the first ever person on the planet to score 200* runs in One Day International
India Retain No. 1 Test Ranking:
India on Feb 18 retained its number one status in Test cricket after the thrilling victory over South Africa in Kolkata, which also entitles them to $ 175,000 given to the team that tops the chart at the annual cut-off date.
With this victory, Indian team captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s men also ended Australia’s seven-year run of finishing on top spot at the annual cut-off date.
Consequentially, India will retain the ICC Championships mace which they won after beating Sri Lanka 2-0 in the home series in December last year, besides pocketing the $ 175,000 prize money which is presented to the side that reaches the April 1 cut-off date in top spot.
India Maintained its Rank 2 in ICC ODI team Ranking:
With the series win against South Africa today, India maintain their number 2 ranking.
Sachin Tendulkar became the first ever person on the planet to score 200* runs in ODI:
Sachin created 1 more milestone of his career, as he became first batsman to score double century in ODI matches. He scored 200 not out today. Read here for details.
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