Windies gain vital points in ICC standings

The West Indies gained some crucial rating points following the three-match series against Sri Lanka to move closer to Pakistan in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Championship table.



The two teams played to three draws in the series as a combination of bad weather and a resurgent West Indies performance with both bat and ball deprived the home team of a single victory as the series ended yesterday at the Pallekele Stadium.



For managing to avoid defeat West Indies are now placed just three ratings points behind Pakistan in seventh position.



Overall, the West Indies have 85 points while Pakistan have 88 points. New Zealand are the next side below the West Indies on 80 points.



Sri Lanka dropped two places to fifth spot in the rankings. The drawn series has knocked Sri Lanka down to 109 ratings points, behind England and Australia, which in turn both gain one place as a result.