After nine years Pakistan become the second ranked Test team

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during day five of the 3rd Test between Pakistan and England at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on November 5, 2015 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Misbah-ul-Haq captained Pakistan defeated England by 127 runs in the third and final Test in Sharjah to claim the series 2-0 and with this victory they moved from 4th to 2nd in the ICC Test Rankings. This is first time in nine years that they have attained the second spot.

England slipped to sixth from third. The change in Pakistan and England’s positions has resulted in India moving from fifth to fourth. While Australia are now at the third place.

Pakistan gained 5 rating points for the series victory while England lost 3 rating points.

Source : http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-after-nine-years-pakistan-become-the-second-ranked-test-team-2142322