Jul 25, 2009

Victorious Sri Lanka edge closer to India

Thanks to their 2-0 triumph over Pakistan, Sri Lanka decreased the gap that separates it from third-placed India in the latest ICC Test Championship rankings.

With the win, Kumar Sangakkara's men merged their fourth position while Pakistan slipped behind England to sixth place.

Sri Lanka gained three ratings points & moved to 111, stretching its lead over fifth-placed England to 10 points and bringing it contained by just six of India, which currently occupies third position.

For its part, Pakistan had been just one ratings point behind England past to the series but is now six points adrift.

In the mean time, Australia still leads the table with South Africa in 2nd place.

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