After a gap of four months, test cricket has resumed, with Pakistan travelling to, and losing to, Bangladesh, who have now won three in a row against this particular opponent. The effect on my world ratings is as follows:
- Australia 282
- South Africa 262
- India 156
- New Zealand 150
- England 149
- Sri Lanka 42
- Pakistan 2 -26
- West Indies -46
- Bangladesh -70 +26
- Ireland -289
- Zimbabwe -315
- Afghanistan -324
This is Bangldesh's highest ever rating, and they are very close to overtaking the West Indies for the first time. A second test starts at the weekend.
