DUBAI: Assured of the number two Test team spot at the annual cut-off date on April 1, India is set to bag USD 5 lakh, even as the country held the top spot in the T20 format.
Though India are sitting on top of the table in the shortest form of the game, they are not assured of continuing in the same position as a lot of T20 cricket is still to be played before the cut-off date.
India, who claimed number one spots in 2010 and 2011, earned a total of 110 points, finishing just two points behind leaders Australia’s 112 in the Test rankings.
Australia grabbed the No 1 spot after winning the Christchurch Test by seven wickets, which has given them a 2-0 series win against New Zealand and they will now pocket a cash award of USD 1 million.
Australia skipper Steve Smith will receive the Mace and the cash award on behalf of his team in a ceremony to be held at a later date. (AGENCIES)
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