PAKISTAN have jumped three places to third in the ICC Test Championship table following a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third and final cricket Test in Pallekele yesterday.Pakistan had entered the series in sixth position on 97 points, one ahead of Sri Lanka. The 2-1 series win has earned them four ratings points and because the middle of the table is so tightly-packed, a leap of three places.
Pakistan now trail second-ranked Australia by 10 points and lead fourth-ranked New Zealand by two points.
Sri Lanka, in contrast, have dropped four points and have slipped to 92 points, while retaining their seventh position overall.
The Ashes begins today and England will not only be aiming to reclaim the Urn but also improve their ranking. England are currently sitting in sixth position and a series win by 3-0 or better will move them to as high as second.
ICC Test Championship table (as on July 7 2015)
Rank Team Points
1. South Africa 130
2. Australia 111
3. Pakistan 101
4. New Zealand 99
5. India 97
6. England 97
7. Sri Lanka 92
8. West Indies 81
9. Bangladesh 41
10. Zimbabwe 5
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