Lara back on top.

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After scoring 742 runs in his last five test matches, Lara is back at the top of the rankings.

http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/CRICKET_NEWS/2003/JUN/205286_CI_27JUN2003.html

Lara takes top spot in PwC ratings
Wisden Cricinfo staff - June 27, 2003

Brian Lara’s amazing run-spree – 742 runs in his last five Tests – has ensured that he has overtaken Matthew Hayden as the best batsman in the world, according to the Pricewaterhouse Cooper’s Test ratings. Lara scored 533 runs in the four-Test series against Australia, and then sealed the issue with 209 against Sri Lanka – his fifth Test century in seven Tests against them.

Lara’s 22-point lead should ensure that he holds on to the top spot for a few more weeks, but Matthew Hayden, currently in second place, will have an opportunity to displace Lara when Australia take on minnows Bangladesh in a two-Test series next month. Michael Vaughan, who started the year at the top of the table, slips to fifth place.

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the best just got better :D

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I have never had any doubt that he is the best thing to happen to batting since viv Richards.

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He deserves to be there.He has been in excellent nick lately.Its always a treat to watch him play.

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Great batsman.Deserves to be there. :k:

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was she ever under? :rolleyes:

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welldone Lara :k:

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Has anyone ever noticed the ESPN-Samsung cricket ratings on ESPN? It appears they have alloted the first spot to Sachin tendulkar. He hasnt played any cricket since the world cup yet he retains his top spot. India are ranked second, only behind Australia. i am sure if india has won the world cup, then they'd stay at the top of those bogus ranking for the next 4 years.

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Lara has always been great :k:

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*Originally posted by ChthonicPowers: *
Has anyone ever noticed the ESPN-Samsung cricket ratings on ESPN? It appears they have alloted the first spot to Sachin tendulkar. He hasnt played any cricket since the world cup yet he retains his top spot. India are ranked second, only behind Australia. i am sure if india has won the world cup, then they'd stay at the top of those bogus ranking for the next 4 years.
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No wonder. we were talking about it, while watching that Zimbabwe and England match......
India Second and then Sachin on Top...
though I read in some article that Australia are number one then pakistan then South Africa... (something like that)

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I remember in the same rankings couple months back, Salim Elahi was the number 1 batsman.

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:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

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*Originally posted by coOoLBreeze: *

No wonder. we were talking about it, while watching that Zimbabwe and England match......
India Second and then Sachin on Top...
though I read in some article that Australia are number one then pakistan then South Africa... (something like that)
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I think according to the ICC ranking, Australia is first, South Africa second, and Pakistan is third.

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Well, I dont blame the Indian rankings, as they are designed for a predominently Indian crowd, which they want to please...

As for Lara, the poor guy is running out of batting partners all the time, hes just too good!

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*Originally posted by ChthonicPowers: *

I think according to the ICC ranking, Australia is first, South Africa second, and Pakistan is third.
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thats why i said ,, Something like that...