Top international cricketers have thrown their weight behind the ICC T20I team and player rankings, which were officially launched on Monday, saying it will give more meaning to one-off matches and also provide the players a good chance to assess their game.
Reigning ICC World Twenty20 champion England was unveiled as the number one ranked side while Eoin Morgan of England, Sri Lanka's AjanthaMendis and Australia's Shane Watson were announced the top-ranked batsman, bowler and all-rounder, respectively on Monday.
ICC T20 Team Rankings
| Team | Matches | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 18 | 1273 | 127 |
| Sri Lanka | 17 | 1009 | 126 |
| New Zealand | 19 | 1056 | 117 |
| South Africa | 16 | 900 | 113 |
| India | 12 | 558 | 112 |
| Australia | 21 | 1223 | 111 |
| Pakistan | 24 | 1164 | 97 |
| West Indies | 16 | 711 | 89 |
| Afghanistan | 8 | 224 | 75 |
| Zimbabwe | 11 | 376 | 54 |
