In contrast, Australia gained two ratings points for its efforts and now sits on 118 ratings points, two behind third-placed South Africa and three ahead of fourth-placed Sri Lanka. Australia players are also on rise in latest rankings. Vice-captain Michael Clarke strengthened his position as Australia's highest-ranked batsman when he gained six places to rise to fifth.
Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who won man-of-match award for his contributions of 209 and 89 at his home ground, rocketed 13 places to seventh position. Simon Katich, who scored 11 and 100, also improved his ranking by two places and is now in 19th position. Only Australia batsman to slip in ranking is Mike Hussey who dropped two places to 16th spot.
For Pakistan, Salman Butt, who scored 102 in first innings, climbed six places to 38th position while Shoaib Malik lifted four places to share 47th spot. Pakistan batsmen to slip in rankings include captain Mohammad Yousuf in 11th position (down by four places), Umar Akmal in 31st position (down by two places) and Imran Farhat in 42nd spot (down by three places).
Among bowlers, Pakistan's Danish Kaneria slipped two places to 16th spot while Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle climbed 11 places to claim 19th position. Australia off-spinner Nathan Haurtiz also gained four places and is now in 30th spot while Pakistan's Umar Gul dropped three places to share 26th spot. ICC Test Championship (as of 18 January 2010, after end of Australia - Pakistan Test series).
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Rank Team Rating
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1 India 124
2 South Africa 120
3 Australia 118
4 Sri Lanka 115
5 England 107
6 New Zealand 81
7 Pakistan 80
8 West Indies 77
9 Bangladesh 13
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