Indian cricket team is number one again
The Indian men's cricket team is back at the top of the world rankings for short format matches. They took the number one spot back from England.
Published Jul 26
India is back on top
The Indian men's cricket team is number one in the world once again. They play the short form of cricket called T20, where each team plays just twenty overs. India is the current world champion in this game format, meaning they won the big global tournament recently.
How the ranking changed
Sports rankings go up and down based on recent wins and losses. Here is how India got the top spot back:
- England had taken the number one spot after winning four games in a row against another team.
- India played very well over the past year and won the world championship trophy.
- Points were counted by the sport's main group, putting India back at the very top.
What comes next for the team
Being number one means every other team wants to beat India. The players will practice hard for their next matches. Fans across the country are very happy to see their favorite team holding the top spot in world cricket once again.