India climbs to top of World Test Championship standings after series win over Australia
Dubai: The stunning three-wicket victory over Australia at the Gabba, that resulted in a phenomenal series win, propelled India to the top of ICC World Test Championship standings on Tuesday.
The victory Down Under handed India 430 points, putting it ahead of New Zealand (420) and Australia (332).
"After the hard-fought win at The Gabba, India move to the No.1 spot in ICC World Test Championship standings. Australia slip to No.3," the ICC tweeted.
India have played 13 matches in five series, winning nine and losing three Tests. The team has got 71.1% of the total possible points.
England and South Africa are at the fourth and fifth spots respectively in the standings, updated after the fourth Test at the Gabba here.
India also replaced Australia at number two in the ICC Test Team Rankings after the Test series triumph.
New Zealand is on top with 118.44 rating points, ahead of India (117.65) and Australia (113).
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Vitla police seize vehicle transporting cattle illegally
Vitla: Vitla Sub-inspector Ramakrishna has seized a vehicle that was allegedly transporting cattle illegally at Karai of Kolnadu village in Bantwal taluk. Two men in the vehicle, identified as Naveen and Chethan of Mandya, have reportedly been subjected to police questioning.
Police sources have said that the SI saw a vehicle transporting two cows and parked by the road. When he questioned the driver Naveen and Chethan, who were in the vehicle, about the cattle, he was told by the duo that the cows belonged to one Shankar, a resident of Channarayapatna. The men also told the SI that Shankar was supplying the cattle to a man in Salettur, identified as Shafi, allegedly for beef production.
Further, Naveen and Chethan confessed before the officer that they had gotten the cattle transport permit in others’ names, the sources have added.
