India will retain its No 1 spot in the ICC Test rankings thanks to the series-levelling 75-run win in the second Test against Australia in Bengaluru on Tuesday, PTI reported.
The win ensures India a spot at top of the rankings till the April 1 cut-off date which makes them eligible to receive a cash prize of $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 $1 million,” the ICC confirmed after India defeated Australia by 75 runs in Bengaluru on Tuesday.