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India have lost their top position in the latest men's Test team rankings, issued by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday (May 3). Australia, the reigning World Test champions, usurped the top spot from India who retained their numero uno ranking in ODI and T20Is. 

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Led by Pat Cummins, Australia beat India in the WTC final at Lord's last year, winning their first ICC silverware in the format. The win helped Australia (124) gain four points over India (120) while remaining 19 points clear of third-placed England (105).

India mainly slipped in the rankings as their 2-1 series win in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia was chalked out of consideration. 

Notably, the latest rankings have been formulated by the ICC with respect to the closing of the previous WTC cycle in May 2021. Match results from May 2021 to May 2023 have 50 per cent weightage while results post May 2023 have 100 per cent weightage. 

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Only nine teams are now ranked as Afghanistan and Ireland are yet to play sufficient Tests, while Zimbabwe too is out as it has played only three Tests over the past three years.

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As for the WTC table, India are currently at the top of the pile with 74 points having a superior PCT (Points Percentage System) to Australia which is second with 90 points. The top two teams progress to the final at Lord’s in 2025.

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ICC Test Rankings table as of May 3, 2024

Rank Team  Rating
1 Australia 124 
2 India 120
3 England  105
4 South Africa  103
5 New Zealand  96
6 Pakistan 89
7 Sri-Lanka 83
8 West Indies  82
9 Bangladesh 53
10 Zimbabwe   23
11 Ireland 15
12 Afghanistan  0

(With inputs from agencies)