Bangladesh Makes History in ICC Test Team Rankings, India and Pakistan's Positions Revealed Bangladesh has made history by rising to sixth place in the ICC Test Team Rankings, marking its first entry into the top six. Led by captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto, the Tigers climbed one position after a historic performance against Australia in a two-match Test series. The team earned 78 rating points, a significant achievement for a nation that played its first Test match in 2000. The series, held in Darwin, saw Bangladesh secure a 1-1 draw, with their first Test victory coming in the first match. They defeated Australia by nine wickets, a landmark win on Australian soil. The second Test, however, saw Australia dominate, crushing Bangladesh by 51 runs in a match that ended in two days. India remains firmly in the top five, occupying the fourth position with 104 points. The Indian team is currently on a tour of Sri Lanka, where they lead a two-match Test series 1-0. Their first Test victory in the series came by 165 runs, showcasing their dominance. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, holds the seventh spot with 76 points, while Pakistan ranks eighth with 75 points. Pakistan’s recent performance against England highlighted their struggles, as they were defeated by 103 runs in the first Test at Leeds. Australia maintains its stronghold at the top of the rankings with 126 points, followed by South Africa in second place (119 points) and New Zealand in third (106 points). The Australian team’s dominance was further underscored by their crushing victory over Bangladesh in the second Test. Mitchell Starc, the Australian fast bowler, played a pivotal role, taking 10 wickets in the match—five in the first innings and four in the second. This performance secured him the Player of the Match and Player of the Series accolades.#australia #bangladesh #mitchell_starc #nazmul_hossain_shanto #icc_test_team_rankings
