<p>The <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/international-cricket-council" target="_blank">International Cricket Council</a> (ICC) has apologised for a technical glitch, which saw India displace Australia to attain the No.1 spot in the men's Test team rankings on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Hours after India had 'topped' the Test ranking, the ICC issued another updated list that showed Rohit Sharma's side back at No.2.</p>.<p>It gave the impression that Rohit's team had briefly claimed the top spot following its innings and 132-run win over the Pat Cummins-led Australia in Nagpur.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/even-icc-wont-be-able-to-do-anything-in-front-of-bcci-afridi-on-asia-cup-1191761.html" target="_blank">Even ICC won't be able to do anything in front of BCCI: Afridi on Asia Cup</a></strong></p>.<p>On Thursday, the game's global body admitted the error and said in a statement that the "ICC acknowledges, for a short period of time on February 15, 2023, that, due to a technical error, India were erroneously displayed as the No.1 Test team on the ICC website. We apologise for any inconvenience caused."</p>.<p>The statement continued, "Australia remain on top of the ICC Test Team Rankings after the latest update following the conclusion of Zimbabwe's two-match series against West Indies."</p>.<p>"Australia will head into the second Test against India in Delhi, starting on Friday, February 17, as the No.1-ranked team with 126 rating points, 11 above India's 115," the ICC statement added.</p>.<p>"India are vying for a place in the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23. Australia are also in contention for a place in the final of the marquee event, which will be played at The Oval in London from 7 to 11 June."</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/international-cricket-council" target="_blank">International Cricket Council</a> (ICC) has apologised for a technical glitch, which saw India displace Australia to attain the No.1 spot in the men's Test team rankings on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Hours after India had 'topped' the Test ranking, the ICC issued another updated list that showed Rohit Sharma's side back at No.2.</p>.<p>It gave the impression that Rohit's team had briefly claimed the top spot following its innings and 132-run win over the Pat Cummins-led Australia in Nagpur.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/even-icc-wont-be-able-to-do-anything-in-front-of-bcci-afridi-on-asia-cup-1191761.html" target="_blank">Even ICC won't be able to do anything in front of BCCI: Afridi on Asia Cup</a></strong></p>.<p>On Thursday, the game's global body admitted the error and said in a statement that the "ICC acknowledges, for a short period of time on February 15, 2023, that, due to a technical error, India were erroneously displayed as the No.1 Test team on the ICC website. We apologise for any inconvenience caused."</p>.<p>The statement continued, "Australia remain on top of the ICC Test Team Rankings after the latest update following the conclusion of Zimbabwe's two-match series against West Indies."</p>.<p>"Australia will head into the second Test against India in Delhi, starting on Friday, February 17, as the No.1-ranked team with 126 rating points, 11 above India's 115," the ICC statement added.</p>.<p>"India are vying for a place in the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23. Australia are also in contention for a place in the final of the marquee event, which will be played at The Oval in London from 7 to 11 June."</p>