India on Top of The Cricket World

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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