India leapfrog South Africa to second spot in test rankings

(Reuters) – South Africa have surrendered their  second position in the test rankings to India following their  drawn home series against Australia.
Australia’s thrilling two-wicket victory in the Johannesburg  test yesterday not only levelled the series 1-1 but also cost  South Africa one ratings point.
It was enough for India to grab the second spot with 117  points, one more than South Africa, the International Cricket  Council said in a statement.
India are 2-0 up against seventh placed West Indies in the  ongoing three-match home series.
England remain at top with 125 points, having reached there  in August after blanking India 4-0 in a home series.
Australia (105) were fourth, having gained one point from  their drawn series.