Pakistan have now completed their test series in the West Indies: they lost the 2nd test, but won the first and the last, to take a series victory overall. The series marks the last appearance of two of their great batsmen, Younis Khan and their almost 43-year old captain Misbah ul-Haq, who managed a half-century in his final test. These two evergreen veterans will be sorely missed, but leave behind great contributions: Younis made 10,000 runs at an excellent average of 52, while Misbah made 5000 at 44, and almost all past the age of 35. The result leaves the rankings as follows:
India 192
South Africa 142
Australia 115
New Zealand 53
England 25
Pakistan 8 +15
Sri Lanka -1
West Indies -64 -15
Bangladesh -145
Zimbabwe -325
And there's now a break from test cricket until July, when England host South Africa, a tough series for the home side and the first under their new captain Joe Root.
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