India have been placed ninth only ahead of Bangladesh and Kenya in the Ceat International Cricket Ratings England led the list of eleven countries.

India which had a disastrous Australian tour early this year, could not make any grade in the Coca Cola Cup at Sharjah and the Asia Cup at Dhaka.
Besides, no Indian could find a place in the list of ten top performers.
Sri Lankan crafty spinner Muttiah Muralitharan emerged the leader with two other Lankans, Marven Atapattu and Sanath Jayasuriya, figuring in the list.
Windies pacer Courtney Walsh found second place while Alec Stewart`s consistent performances during the English season has brought him in line with Atapattu to the thrid position.

Bureau Report