India slipped to sixth in the World Test Championship standings after New Zealand’s nine-wicket win over West Indies in Wellington. The Kiwis climbed to third, while Australia and South Africa remain top. India’s next WTC assignment is against Sri Lanka in August

Dubai: India on Friday slipped a rung to sixth position in the World Test Championship standings after New Zealand’s comprehensive nine-wicket victory against the West Indies in Wellington propelled them to third place.

Runners-up in the first two WTC cycles, India were placed fifth after they were blanked 2-0 by South Africa at home last month, with New Zealand occupying sixth position. However, the table saw a major turnaround after the Kiwis’ big win in the second Test at Basin Reserve on Friday.

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