Pakistan wins Sharjah Cup, still trails India in Ceat Cricket Ratings

Mumbai, April 11, 2003 : With four consecutive victories at the Sharjah Quadrangular tournament Pakistan has moved past the West Indies into the 4th spot in the CEAT International Team Ratings. In the Ceat International Cricket Team category Australia still holds the top spot, followed by South Africa at number 2 position and India at Number 3 position.

With just three weeks left before the end of the CEAT Year 2002 – 03, the race is hotting up for the Ceat International Cricketer of the year, as only 4 points separate the Top 3 players. With Rahul Dravid not playing in the Dhaka Tournament and Gayle missing out on the first Test against the Aussies, the field is wide open for the most coveted award of the 8-year-old Ceat International Cricket Ratings.

It is going to be a nail biting finish for the top spot in the Ceat Cricket Ratings and the forthcoming Dhaka tourney will be an acid test for our Sehwag. Sehwag is currently at No 5 with 83 batting points and has the ability and aptitude to topple the other 4 to come up on top.

The other four players in the race are Chris Gayle (93 points), Rahul Dravid (91), Herschelle Gibbs (89) and Sanath Jayasurya (85).

The CEAT International Cricket Rating, now into its eighth year, comprises a Player rating and a Team rating. Performances of cricketers and cricket teams in Tests and one-day internationals from 1st May to 30th April are tracked and rated through a comprehensive & easy to understand points system. The player and team that top the rating are declared the CCR International Cricketer of the Year and the CCR International Team of the Year respectively.