ICC Apologises for Ranking Glitch Which Named India As No.1 Ranked Test Side
Earlier yesterday, India were shown at the no.1 position in the ICC Test rankings. However, hours later, Australia reclaimed their position at the top. ICC has now termed it as a technical glitch and issued an apology.
Dubai, Feb 16 (PTI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has apologised for the technical glitch, which saw India displace Australia to attain the No.1 spot in the men's Test team rankings on Wednesday. Hours after India had 'topped' the Test ranking, the ICC issued another updated list that showed Rohit Sharma's side back at No.2. India Loses Top Spot As ICC Reverses Test Rankings Within Hours, Australia reclaims Top Position in Updated Team Standings.
It gave the impression that Rohit's team had briefly claimed the top spot following its innings and 132-run win over the Pat Cummins-led Australia in Nagpur.
On Thursday, the game's global body admitted the error and said in a statement that the "ICC acknowledges, for a short period of time on February 15, 2023 that, due to a technical error, India were erroneously displayed as the No.1 Test team on the ICC website.
"We apologise for any inconvenience caused." Virat Kohli Faces Spin Majorly As Other Indian Batters Fine-Tune Their Basics in Practice Session Ahead of IND vs AUS 2nd Test in Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023.
"Australia remain on top of the ICC Test Team Rankings after the latest update following the conclusion of Zimbabwe's two-match series against West Indies."
"Australia will head into the second Test against India in Delhi, starting on Friday, January 17, as the No.1-ranked team with 126 rating points, 11 above India's 115," the ICC statement added.
"India are vying for a place in the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23. Australia are also in contention for a place in the final of the marquee event, which will be played at The Oval in London from 7 to 11 June."
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