ICC ODI Championship

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has smashed his way into third place in the LG ICC ODI batting rankings, becoming the first Indian ODI batsman to occupy a top three slot since Sachin Tendulkar in 2004

For the first time in the history of the LG ICC ODI batting rankings, four players from one country - Australia - occupy the top four slots

Australia fast bowler Brett Lee has climbed to first position in the LG ICC ODI bowling rankings with the highest rating of his career, while Adam Gilchrist has replaced Ricky Ponting at the top of the batting table

Pakistan will be aiming for second place in the LG ICC ODI Championship table when they start their series with India in Peshawar on Monday

Australia can boost its LG ICC ODI Championship rating to a new record-high if it beats New Zealand in the series of five One-Day International matches starting in Wellington on Saturday 19 February.

Sri Lanka will be aiming to maintain its hold on second place in the ICC One-Day International Championship table when it takes on Pakistan in its opening match of the Paktel Trophy in Karachi on Wednesday

Victory in the Asia Cup has lifted Sri Lanka to third place in the ICC One-Day International Championship as the official ratings undergo their annual update today.

The Asia Cup starting in Sri Lanka on Friday provides the last opportunity for sides to improve their position in the ICC One-Day International table before the ratings are updated at the start of August.

New Zealand has drawn level on points with South Africa in the ICC ODI Championship table after winning the NatWest series final at Lord's on Saturday.