India become No. 1 Test side overtaking Australia

India have climbed to the number one spot in Test cricket rankings following an emphatic 4-1 series victory against England.

According to the rankings released by the International Cricket Council late Saturday, the Indian team moved past Australia, which is now second in the table.

India lost the opening Test against England before bouncing back to win the remaining four matches, including the final game in Dharamsala.

In January, India had slipped to second place in the Test rankings after a drawn 1-1 series against Sou