Team India regains top spot in latest ICC Test rankings

The Indian Test team led by Virat Kohli climbed to the top of the ICC’s Test Rankings on Sunday after South Africa crashed to a 0-2 home series defeat against England in Johannesburg.

The Indian Test team led by Virat Kohli climbed to the top of the ICC’s Test Rankings on Sunday after South Africa crashed to a 0-2 home series defeat against England in Johannesburg.

Nagpur, India - Nov. 27, 2015: India captain Virat Kohli celebrates after India's win over South Africa during the third day of the third test match between India and South Africa at VCA stadium, Jamtha, in Nagpur, India, on Friday November 27, 2015. (Photo by Santosh Harhare/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

India, who lost their top ranking to England after their 0-4 whitewash in 2011, got back to the pinnacle by virtue of their crushing 3-0 series win against the Proteas at home, last December.

India now have 110 ranking points and have one point more than Australia, who are second in the list with 109 points in their kitty. South Africa are now third in the rankings.

The joy of reaching top spot for India can be shortlived if Australia win their home Test series against New Zealand by 1-0 margin as the Aussies will then displace Kohli and Co. from the top position.

South Africa have not won a Test match for more than a year with their last victory coming against the lowly West Indies. Even if they beat England in the fourth Test at the Centurion, they would not improve from their third position.