England have been on something of a roll recently, with nine wins in their last ten games. But on paper, their team really doesn't look much like a test side. Instead, it's a side full of all rounders (including two non-keeping wicket keepers!), and while it can sparkle on its day, it hasn't yet acquired that look of invincibility that really great sides have; and in fact, has just been badly beaten in the first match of its current tour to the West Indies. Meanwhile, another series has begun with a home win, as struggling Australia have seen off an even-more-struggling Sri Lanka. In my cricket world ratings, this has the effect of leaving South Africa in first place, as follows:
South Africa 207
India 204
England 187 -35
New Zealand 141
Australia 123 +15
Pakistan 80
Sri Lanka 67 -15
West Indies -12 +34
Bangladesh -73
Zimbabwe -252
Ireland -320
Afghanistan -352
Both series resume at the end of the week.
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