07 March,2017 07:11 PM IST | | PTI
The Indian cricket team will retain its number one position in the ICC Test rankings owing to the series-levelling 75-run win in the second Test against Australia in Bengaluru
Indian players celebrate after Umesh Yadav took the wicket of Steve Smith during the fourth day of the second test against Australia at Chinnaswamy stadium, Bengaluru. Pic/ PTI
Dubai: The Indian cricket team will retain its number one position in the ICC Test rankings owing to the series-levelling 75-run win in the second Test against Australia in Bengaluru.
By retaining the No.1 position till the April 1 cut off date, Virat Kohli's men will receive a cash prize of USD 1 million.
"Victory in the 2nd Test against Australia assures India a No.1 finish on the April 1 cut-off date and a cash prize of USD 1 million," the ICC confirmed in a tweet after India defeated Australia by 75 runs here today.
India bounced back in style to win the second Test after suffering a heavy defeat in the series opener at Pune.
Set a 188-run target, Australia were dismissed for 112 in 35.4 overs on day four with Ravichandran Ashwin picking up his 25th five-wicket haul.
