Pakistan, May 2 -- Pakistan rose to sixth position from seventh after gaining seven points, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday in its latest annual update, following a recalculation of results.

Australia retained their position at the top of ICC Men's Test Team Rankings, strengthening their lead with a three-point gain up to 131 points total.

Reigning World Test Champions South Africa remain second on 119, also gaining three rating points overall.

India climbed one place to third with 104 points, overtaking England, which slipped to fourth on 102 in the rankings.

England's drop comes after the removal of results played prior to 30 April 2023 from the weighted calculation, including notable home series wins against ...