ICC team rankings are a system used by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to rank men’s international cricket teams in the world. The rankings are based on a points system that takes into account the performance of teams in international matches over a rolling period of time.
The rankings are updated after every match and the points awarded to teams are based on a variety of factors, including the opposition’s strength, the type of match, the margin of victory or defeat, and the relative strengths of the two teams.
The current rankings cover three formats of the game – Test cricket, One Day International (ODI) cricket, and Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket. The rankings are an important indicator of a team’s standing in the world of cricket and are used to determine which teams qualify for major tournaments and series.
The teams that occupy the top spots in the rankings are generally considered to be the strongest and most consistent performers in international cricket, while those lower down in the rankings are seen as less competitive. The ICC rankings of teams are closely watched by cricket fans, players, and administrators around the world, as they provide a measure of a team’s success and progress over time.