The Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the West Indies are firmly rooted in eighth place within the newest rankings launched on Tuesday.
The previous international champions are listed on 76 factors and are forward of solely Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.
Lengthy gone are these former glory days when the West Indies dominated the roost. Final yr they gained simply three of the seven Check matches performed and so they have hardly fared any higher this season, edging Zimbabwe 1-0 in a two-match tour of Bulawayo, after which they have been overwhelmed 2-0 away to South Africa.
The rating is led by India, who’ve returned to the highest forward of Australia within the newest calculations which displays video games accomplished since Could 2020.
India improved to 121 factors by transferring up two locations, whereas the Aussies misplaced six factors to 116.
Coincidentally, the 2 groups will meet within the remaining of the ICC World Check Championship to be performed at The Oval in England bowling off on June 7.
England are in third place on 114 factors, adopted by South Africa on 104, New Zealand on 100, Pakistan on 86, and Sri Lanka on 84.