No 1 rankings in Test cricket

South Africa need only to draw Pakistan Test series to retain No 1 status

If the South Africa-Pakistan Test series is drawn level at 0-0, it would be enough for the Proteas to guarantee themselves the No 1 spot at the April 1 cut-off date for retaining the ICC Test Championship mace and prize money for the top-ranked team.

South Africa look to build on No.1 Test ranking

South Africa will begin the New Year by aiming to strengthen their No.1 status in the ICC Test Championship Table, when they play a two-match series against New Zealand from Jan 2 at Cape Town.

Stuart Broad delighted by England’s rise in ODI cricket

By CricketCountry Staff

England all-rounder Stuart Broad is delighted with England’s rise to the No 1 status in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) as they replaced former World Champions Australia as the numero uno team on Wednesday.

James Anderson feels patience will be key against South Africa batsmen

James Anderson believes England will have to be patient as never before if they are to maintain their world number one Test ranking against a South Africa side who are masters of playing under pressure.

South Africa will aim to topple England: Graeme Smith

South Africa captain Graeme Smith has set his side the challenge of displacing England as the world's number one Test side during their forthcoming three-match series. 

Why the England-South Africa series is going to be a mouth-watering contest

By Karthik Parimal

This clash between the top two Test teams in the world could possibly be one of the most exciting contests ever. Separated by just a point, the South Africans will undoubtedly give their best shot to attain supremacy in the Test arena when they face a full-strength English side in less than a month’s time from now.