Australia freefall to No. 4 in Test rankings, South Africa new No. 1 Test Team

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But still remain ahead of England (5)

Australia’s 2-1 Ashes defeat, confirmed with a heavy 197-run loss at The Oval on Sunday, has cost them their No. 1 spot in the ICC Test rankings. They have slipped to fourth, with South Africa now the No. 1 Test team in the world, followed by Sri Lanka and India.
It is the first time the Australians have lost their grip on the top spot since 2003, when the ICC introduced its ranking system. The defeat has cost them eight points but despite the series result they remain ahead of their arch rivals England, who are in fifth place. England gained six points but are still 11 behind Australia.
Australia were in danger of losing their No. 1 ranking towards the end of last year, when they lost a home Test series to South Africa 2-1. A consolation win in the third Test in Sydney ensured they retained top spot and they also held on thanks to their follow-up series victory in South Africa.

http://www.cricinfo.com/rankings/content/current/page/211271.html

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Re: Australia freefall to No. 4 in Test rankings, South Africa new No. 1 Test Team

That's a big slide. I kinda feel sorry for Ponting. He looks like he is gonna start crying.

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Why feel sorry? He has enjoyed being on the top too, its good he is seeing the other side now.

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Re: Australia freefall to No. 4 in Test rankings, South Africa new No. 1 Test Team

Australia is in a rebuilding phase.

They won't win the 2011 world cup...but they will be favorites for 2015 being held in Australia.

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Re: Australia freefall to No. 4 in Test rankings, South Africa new No. 1 Test Team

Well, that was a fictitious approach. If that's called free fall... Pakistan is well into a well, with the lid tossed up between different PCB administrators and below merit players.

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^ but we are used to it :aq:

:eek: Pakistan’s rating is 84… last I checked (probably few years now:hinna: ) was above 100!