NZ leapfrog in Test team rankings

DUBAI: After the conclusion of their three-Test match series, New Zealand and Pakistan have moved in opposite directions in the updated International Cricket Council (ICC) Test team rankings. New Zealand spectacularly snatched the decider of the Test series against hosts Pakistan from the jaws of defeat to register a 2-1 first away victory in the longest format of the game in 49 years. The Black Caps, who had started the series with 102 points, have now moved to 105 points to consolidate their fourth position. On the other hand Pakistan, who had entered with 95 points at the sixth place, dropped to the seventh position with 92 points.