India reach number one in all three cricket formats
The Hindu
India was already at number one in Tests and T20 internationals, and recieved first ranking in ODI after defeating Australia in on September 22
India have become only the second team in men’s cricket history to occupy the number one spot across all three formats after defeating Australia in the first ODI on September 22.
The Indian team moved past arch-rivals Pakistan to take the top position in the one-day rankings as a result of their latest victory, just before they host the World Cup.
They were already number one in Tests and T20 internationals.
Only South Africa in 2012 have previously achieved the feat, according to the International Cricket Council.
India’s five-wicket victory over Australia in Mohali took them to 116 rating points, one ahead of Pakistan.
But the hosts could slip down the table if Australia — on 111 points — win the remaining two matches in the series, a warm-up for the World Cup.
If India win the series, they will head into the showpiece tournament as the world’s top-ranked ODI team.
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