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> Among the batsmen, Pujara cracks the top-10 of #7 (777 points), and he is the sole Indian bat in the top 20, ahead of Dhoni (#22), Kohli (#24) and Tendulkar (#26). ?Despite his stellar series, Vijay only sneaks in at #40, a testament to his poor run, prior to this series. ?Amla, Chanders, AB, Sanga & Clarke round out the top 5.

> On the bowling front, Ashwin gets his highest ranking of #6 (757 points) with Ojha*** on to a spot in the top 10 (#10, 706 points) on the basis of his strong showing against England. ?Sir Jadeja comes in at #27. ?The usual suspects, Steyn, Philander and Ajmal are in the top 5, but #3 is a relatively new entrant -- Herath, based on his superb showing in the last 12 months.

> England's last wicket save means they cling on to the #2 slot, just ahead of India. ?However, India with their heavily skewed calendar -- all home Tests done and then a steady diet of all away Tests -- are likely to slip.

> Bharat

> > Among the batsmen, Pujara cracks the top-10 of #7 (777 points), and he is the sole Indian bat in the top 20, ahead of Dhoni (#22), Kohli (#24) and Tendulkar (#26). ?Despite his stellar series, Vijay only sneaks in at #40, a testament to his poor run, prior to this series. ?Amla, Chanders, AB, Sanga & Clarke round out the top 5.

> > On the bowling front, Ashwin gets his highest ranking of #6 (757 points) with Ojha*** on to a spot in the top 10 (#10, 706 points) on the basis of his strong showing against England. ?Sir Jadeja comes in at #27. ?The usual suspects, Steyn, Philander and Ajmal are in the top 5, but #3 is a relatively new entrant -- Herath, based on his superb showing in the last 12 months.

> > England's last wicket save means they cling on to the #2 slot, just ahead of India. ?However, India with their heavily skewed calendar -- all home Tests done and then a steady diet of all away Tests -- are likely to slip.

> > Bharat

> I am happy that India is not #2 (especially ahead of England). England

> with their recent fantastic win in India deserve to be ranked above

> India as of now. And after so many crappy performance, jumping to #2

> just after one series win (though 4-0), would have been empty. I don't

> think India deserve to be #2 right now, IMO.

> Among the batsmen, Pujara cracks the top-10 of #7 (777 points), and he is the sole Indian bat in the top 20, ahead of Dhoni (#22), Kohli (#24) and Tendulkar (#26). Despite his stellar series, Vijay only sneaks in at #40, a testament to his poor run, prior to this series. Amla, Chanders, AB, Sanga & Clarke round out the top 5. On the bowling front, Ashwin gets his highest ranking of #6 (757 points) with Ojha*** on to a spot in the top 10 (#10, 706 points) on the basis of his strong showing against England. Sir Jadeja comes in at #27. The usual suspects, Steyn, Philander and Ajmal are in the top 5, but #3 is a relatively new entrant -- Herath, based on his superb showing in the last 12 months. England's last wicket save means they cling on to the #2 slot, just ahead of India. However, India with their heavily skewed calendar -- all home Tests done and then a steady diet of all away Tests -- are likely to slip. Bharat

>> Among the batsmen, Pujara cracks the top-10 of #7 (777 points), and he is the sole Indian bat in the top 20, ahead of Dhoni (#22), Kohli (#24) and Tendulkar (#26). Despite his stellar series, Vijay only sneaks in at #40, a testament to his poor run, prior to this series. Amla, Chanders, AB, Sanga & Clarke round out the top 5. On the bowling front, Ashwin gets his highest ranking of #6 (757 points) with Ojha*** on to a spot in the top 10 (#10, 706 points) on the basis of his strong showing against England. Sir Jadeja comes in at #27. The usual suspects, Steyn, Philander and Ajmal are in the top 5, but #3 is a relatively new entrant -- Herath, based on his superb showing in the last 12 months. England's last wicket save means they cling on to the #2 slot, just ahead of India. However, India with their heavily skewed calendar -- all home Tests done and then a steady diet of all away Tests -- are likely to slip. Bharat

> Are all these for their performance in India? How Indian batsmen fared in Australia or England?

> >> Among the batsmen, Pujara cracks the top-10 of #7 (777 points), and he is the sole Indian bat in the top 20, ahead of Dhoni (#22), Kohli (#24) and Tendulkar (#26). Despite his stellar series, Vijay only sneaks in at #40, a testament to his poor run, prior to this series. Amla, Chanders, AB, Sanga & Clarke round out the top 5. On the bowling front, Ashwin gets his highest ranking of #6 (757 points) with Ojha*** on to a spot in the top 10 (#10, 706 points) on the basis of his strong showing against England. Sir Jadeja comes in at #27. The usual suspects, Steyn, Philander and Ajmal are in the top 5, but #3 is a relatively new entrant -- Herath, based on his superb showing in the last 12 months. England's last wicket save means they cling on to the #2 slot, just ahead of India. However, India with their heavily skewed calendar -- all home Tests done and then a steady diet of all away Tests -- are likely to slip. Bharat

> > Are all these for their performance in India? How Indian batsmen fared in Australia or England?

> Pujara & Vijay have never played in Australia or England.
> Dhoni averages 39 in England and 19 in Australia
> Kohli averages 39 in Australia and hasn't played in England
> Tendulkar averages 53 in Australia and 54 in England

> Going on to some other batsmen from other countries

> Samaraweera averages 18 in Australia & 27 in England
> Jayawardene averages 31 in Australia & 34 in England