India drops to fifth place in the World Test Championship rankings, trailing behind Bangladesh, following their unexpected 28-run loss to England in the first Test in Hyderabad. Despite briefly holding the top position after drawing with South Africa, Rohit Sharma’s team saw a decline in percentage points from 54.16 to 43.33. Australia maintains the lead despite a recent defeat to the West Indies. The new WTC cycle awards 12 points for a win, 4 for a draw, and 6 for a tie.
India Slips to Fifth in World Test Championship Standings After Hyderabad Defeat
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