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Detailed analysis on why India lost No.1 rank in ICC Test Team Rankings

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How Australia edged over India?

Detailed analysis on why India lost No.1 rank in ICC Test Team Rankings

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced annual rankings on Friday which saw Australia climbing up to No.1 spot in the team rankings in both Tests and T20Is. India, who have been undisputed No.1 ranked side in Test cricket for more than three years, has been pushed to No.3. New Zealand managed to retain its No.2 spot. The Kiwis (115 rating points) currently stand one rating point ahead of India (114 rating points) and one rating behind the Aussies (116 rating points).

India was placed at the top for nearly 43 months continuously, a streak that began in October 2016. Since the official ICC rankings came into existence in 2003, India’s streak is only behind Australia’s 74-month streak (June 2003 – July 2009). The latest annual update considers all matches played since the start of May 2017. It also means the period between May 2016 and April 2017 doesn’t carry weightage anymore.

India’s dominance in Test rankings in the last 4 years was mainly due to their unbelievable record during 2016-17 season. Between May 2016 and April 2017, India featured in 17 Test matches out of which they won a total of 12 games and lost only one Test. No other side won more than 7 Tests during that period. Even since May 2017, India won 18 Test matches; only behind England’s 20 victories. Australia is placed 3rd in this list with 16 victories.

How does the ICC rankings algorithm work?

The ICC follows unique algorithms for defining the team rankings in each format. When it comes to Test rankings, the points are calculated based on a team’s performance in each series. The aggregate of each team divided by the number of Test matches played in the criteria period gives the rating. This meant whitewashing the opponent will help a team earn maximum points from a series and being whitewashed costs the opposite way.

How Australia edged over India?

India won 8 out of 11 Test series they played since May 2017 while Australia, in the same period, won only four out of 9 series. Unlike the Aussies, the Indian team had wins against some of the lower-ranked teams. They won all the seven Tests played across 4 series against West Indies, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who are now ranked No.8, No.9 and No.10 respectively. India won more than two matches in a Test series twice; against South Africa and Sri Lanka who are in the middle of the table.

The series defeats against England in 2018 and New Zealand recently cost India the most. In England, the Indian team lost to the hosts by 1-4 margin and lost both games in the 2-match Test series against Kiwis. At the same time, Australia’s worst Test series defeat came in South Africa where they lost 1-3. They lost two matches during away Ashes series which was against current No.4 team England. But in the same series, Australia won two games and managed to draw the series.

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5 air-purifying indoor plants that are great alternatives to modern-day air purifiers

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Air pollution in Delhi gets worse around Diwali and these 5 air-purifying plants can reduce the pollution levels inside your room significantly. They are great alternatives to expensive air purifiers.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Indoor plants are not just used for home decor but they can also be used to clean the air inside your house

• From spider plant to money plant, these 5 indoor plants are great natural air purifiers

Every year, around Diwali, air pollution gets worse. This year, the impact was mostly felt in Delhi and its neighbouring cities. The sky is covered with smog, there is minimal to no visibility, schools are shut and hospitals are overcrowded – that's what the situation is like in the capital. From stubble burning to cracker burning, a lot of factors contribute to air pollution.

However, there are a few ways that can help you improve the condition. From air purifiers to masks to salt lamps, there are a ton of ways to purify the air around you. But we will discuss possibly the most effective solution – air-purifying indoor plants.

Indoor plants are not just used for home decor but they can also be used to clean the air inside your house. According to a flower-selling company, there has been a 20 per cent increase in the orders of indoor plants post the festive season.

5 best air-purifying plants:

Money Plant - Money plant is able to absorb chemical toxins from the air such as toluene, benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene and xylene and it also releases fresh oxygen to breathe.

Peace Lily - This plant is one of the best indoor plants for air purification. It can break down and neutralize toxic gases found in the air such as carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and benzene.

Snake Plant - Snake Plant is a hardy succulent. This plant removes toxins from the air, such as xylene, formaldehyde, toluene, and nitrogen dioxide while releasing moisture and oxygen in the air.

Areca Palm - Areca Palm is amazing for eliminating toxins from the air while adding beauty to your abode. This plant absorbs poisonous gases, such as carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene from the air.

Spider Plant - According to several studies, spider plant has the ability to remove formaldehyde from the air and it also removes harmful contaminants from the air, such as ammonia and benzene.

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