ICC Rankings: India vs Australia Test Series – After having ticked off the No.1 spot in both T20s and the ODIs, Rohit Sharma and Co have set their eyes on the Test Ranking. Team India is just a step away from being crowned as the World No. 1 side in the red-ball format of the game. And for becoming the No.1 in Test, the job is simple, BEAT Australia at home in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Follow India vs Australia live updates on Insidesport.IN
ICC Rankings: Best in the World, Rohit Sharma & Co set sights on World No 1 Test team after claiming World No 1 STATUS in ODIs & T20s, Follow IND vs AUS Test LIVE Updates
India is already the No. 1 ranked in the shortest format of the game. The Men in Blue then went on to wrap the top spot in the 50-over format. A convincing 3-0 clean sweep against NewZealand was enough to make Rohit Sharma the top-ranked team in ODIs. However, now the attention turns to the longer format of the game.
Australia is currently No.1 but faces a tough challenge in the upcoming series. Defeating mighty India at their backend will be a tough job for the Australian side. Recently, India went to Bangladesh and comprehensively outclassed the hosts 2-0 to rise up to the second spot in the Test rankings.
ICC Rankings: Best in the World, Rohit Sharma & Co set sights on World No 1 Test team after claiming World No 1 STATUS in ODIs & T20s, Follow IND vs AUS Test LIVE Updates
On the other hand, Australia has sealed its spot in the finals of the WTC. India beating Australia will help Rohit Sharma and Co to become the second finalists of the WTC.
“Honestly we don’t talk much about rankings. We discuss mainly about doing the right things on the field. Australia is a quality team and things won’t be easy for us but I am pretty sure we will be up for it in Border Gavaskar Trophy,” said Rohit Sharma after India became the top team in ODIs.
India are currently 2nd behind leaders Australia. In a showdown between the two best Test teams in the World, India have a chance to reclaim the World No 1 spot.
India will face Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023 next month with the first Test beginning on Feb 9 in Nagpur. The remaining three Tests of the series will be played in Delhi (Feb 17-21), Dharamsala (March 1-5), and Ahmedabad (March 9-13).
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ICC Rankings: Best in the World, Rohit Sharma & Co set sights on World No 1 Test team after claiming World No 1 STATUS in ODIs & T20s, Follow IND vs AUS Test LIVE Updates
ICC Test Rankings: How can India reach World No 1 in Tests?
- Australia are placed at the number one place in ICC Test rankings with 126 rating points.
- India are placed second in the table with 115 and have a great chance to take the first spot.
- If India defeat Australia by 2-0 or 3-1, then they can topple Australia and become No 1 in ICC Test Rankings.
- A 1-1 or even a 1-0 win for India won’t be enough to surpass Australia.
- India also have the opportunity to seal their spot for the final match at World Test Championship.
ICC Rankings: Best in the World, Rohit Sharma & Co set sights on World No 1 Test team after claiming World No 1 STATUS in ODIs & T20s, Follow IND vs AUS Test LIVE Updates
| Australia’s tour of India, 2022-23 – Test series | |||
| Sr. No. | Date | Match | Venue |
| 1 | 9th – 13th February | 1st Test | Nagpur |
| 2 | 17th – 21st February | 2nd Test | Delhi |
| 3 | 1st – 5th March | 3rd Test | Dharamsala |
| 4 | 9th – 13th March | 4th Test | Ahmedabad |
ICC Rankings: Best in the World, Rohit Sharma & Co set sights on World No 1 Test team after claiming World No 1 STATUS in ODIs & T20s, Follow IND vs AUS Test LIVE Updates
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