India surpasses Australia to become No. one Test team

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Rohit Sharma-led India on May 2 overtook Australia to become the number one Test team in the latest rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

An overview of the news

• Australia's reign at the top of the men's Test rankings ended after 15 months, with India surpassing the Aussies ahead of next month's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.

• India are currently on top with 121 points, while Australia are second with 116 points.

• Earlier this year, India registered a 2-1 series win against Australia to retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy for the fourth time in a row.

• England (116 points), South Africa (104) and defending champions New Zealand (100) occupy the third, fourth and fifth places respectively in the rankings.

About International Cricket Council (ICC)

• It is the global governing body for cricket.

• It was founded in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference by representatives from England, Australia and South Africa.

• In 1989, its name was changed to International Cricket Council (ICC).

• Representing 108 members, it regulates and administers the game of cricket and works with members to develop the game.

• It presides over the ICC Code of Conduct, playing conditions, decision review system and other ICC regulations.

• Headquarter - Dubai, United Arab Emirates