Australia regains Top slot in Ceat Cricket Rating

Mumbai, December 20, 2002 : There was a double blow for India this week. Not only were they trounced by the Kiwis in the first Test of the series, but they slid to the fourth spot in the CCR Team Rating. South Africa have climbed to the second spot by virtue of their 4-1 triumph in the one-day series against Pakistan. The West Indies, who gained 11 points through their 2-0 win over Bangladesh in the Test series, now occupy the third rank in the CCR with 62 points. India's tally of points remains 60.

Chris Gayle maintains his position at the top of the CCR with a tally of 83 points, four more than the no. 2 Rahul Dravid, who scored a fine 76 in the first innings of the Wellington Test. Harbhajan Singh, ranked fifth in the overall player Rating, continues to head the bowlers' table with 57 points. Dravid maintains his top spot in the batting and fielding tables, with 70 and 9 points respectively.