Pakistan will be getting the number-one ranking for the first time since the official rankings were introduced in 2003.
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The fourth and final Test of the series between the West Indies and India was abandoned as a draw because of a waterlogged outfield on the scheduled fifth morning in Trinidad on Monday.
PCB should encourage its players to play county cricket and league cricket to adjust in the England condition because next year ICC Champion Trophy in England from June 1 to 19, 2017.
The matter will be deliberated at a special ICC board meeting in Dubai next month, but ZC chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani has said that they will oppose the idea of a two-tier Test system.
“We have identified a few bowlers back home as well who we want to keep up-to-date with the fitness levels required to play at this level in Test-match cricket”.
With the match declared a draw, India won the series 2-0, the first time they have won more than one Test in a series in the Caribbean.However, India surrendered the position of the No. 1 Test team in the International Cricket Council rankings to Pakistan, as they needed to complete a 3-0 series triumph to stay on top.
“Those were areas that were very important for us to solidify and we have done that in this series”. Pakistan have also been forced to play their home matches in the United Arab Emirates since an armed attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in 2009, a significant disadvantage. To top the Test table, which boasts some of the best sides and players, is something to be very proud of.
“For us, the number one ranking is not a destination but part of a journey”, Misbah added. “Misbah and his side deserve our heartiest congratulations”.
“This was something we wanted to try, in case we want to play with this combination going ahead the team should be comfortable with it”.
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) have voiced their disapproval of the proposed reforms to worldwide cricket where a two-tier Test system could come into place if recommendations by the global Cricket Council (ICC) are adopted. “The battle for the top ranking has made it even more exciting for all fans”. The details of the presentation ceremony will be announced in due course.
19 Consecutive Tests without a defeat for India against West Indies.
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While climbing to the top has been a long and arduous journey, the real challenge for Pakistan is staying there and test series in New Zealand and Australia at the end of the year will be the biggest indicator of just how far they have come. The ODI and T20I team rankings are updated after each match.
