India wins tri-series in Lanka
By ICF Staff
September 18 2009
India has won the tri-series between New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and India held in Sri Lanka.
That India were able to win this tri-series in Lanka, where Lanka is always a favorite regardless of the opposition, is creditable.
However, the ICC ranking proved once again its reputation as a nonsensical system as India became the number 1 team in the world after an early round win, was toppled to number 3 after an inconsequential loss in the middle of the series, and remains at number 3 even after winning the tournament.
Sachin Tendulkar demonstrated that he is still among the best in the world after 20 years of international cricket, with a brilliant century in the final to seal the series. Mahendra Dhoni, meanwhile, has become the winningest ODI India captain in his short stint so far.
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How can a team after WINNING a tournament have lower ranking than during the tournament...
It is almost like the tournament never occured...
What I don't understand is how you could have a higher rank for winning a game but lower after you win the Cup..
That is just messed up...
Quote:bantu
They should stop updating every match and should start updating every fortnightly (or even weekly ).........
Totally agree...or even update the rankings after every series/tournament.
India - World Cup winners 2011!!!
Champions Trophy winners 2013!!!
Congrats to Indian team and all Indian fans!
That way you would have missed the 2 day joy of India being the no.1 team
India - World Cup winners 2011!!!
Champions Trophy winners 2013!!!
Congrats to Indian team and all Indian fans!
Quote:Max
^ I mean this is the same SL team that Dhoni and his boys thrashed to win the Compaq Cup...that too in SL's own backyard
Please correct Dhoni and his boys....to read Dhoni's Papaji Tendulkar single-handedly...
Thx & Regards
Your Truly
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This must be the toughest toruny that India won comfortably
lol