South Africa eye second spot

South Africa, who have slipped down to third spot in the ICC Test Championship table, could regain their second spot if they win the ongoing series against Sri Lanka.

England's strong performances over the last few months have helped them slide into the No. 2 slot, but currently only one point separates the two - South Africa have 106 to England's 107. If South Africa win both Tests, their rating will go up to 110 points, while a 1-0 victory will take them to 108. If they draw the series, however, they will slip to 105. England, meanwhile, can only move up to 109 even if they complete a 4-0 whitewash of West Indies.

Sri Lanka are currently struggling in sixth place with 99 points, but they would move up two places if they manage to win both Tests in the current series. And what of the once-mighty Windies? Languishing at No. 8 - ahead of just Zimbabwe and Bangladesh - with 76 points, they will slide further to 73 if they lose their last two Tests in England. Given the way that series has gone so far, not many would bet against it.