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West Indies stay at eight on the Test rankings

India take the top spot

Thursday, 1st June 2017

The West Indies remained at eight in the international Test rankings, which were recently released by the ICC in an annual update.

The Jason Holder-led team has gained five points between 2015-2016 and now has a total of 75, ahead of Bangladesh at nine.

But the side is trailing seventh-placed Sri Lanka by 16 points.

The Windies lost their last three Test series, against India, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

Out of the previous l0 matches, the West Indies have won two, lost six and drawn two.

India retained the Test ranking top spot, leading South Africa by six points, but only nine points separate Australia from Sri Lanka.

England and Australia retain their places, fourth and third respectively, while Pakistan have dropped behind New Zealand into sixth place.