India moved up a rung to fourth in the ICC Test rankings for teams replacing Pakistan, while Sachin Tendulkar jumped three places to be 17th in the batsmen’s chart announced on Wednesday.
Among the bowlers, off-spinner R. Ashwin rose to a career-best 11th.
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni charged up 15 places to 21st courtesy his maiden double hundred at Chennai.
Virat Kohli gained 10 places and is now on a career-best 25th position.
South Africa consolidated their position on the top of the Test rankings after a thumping victory over Pakistan in the third and the final Test at Centurion.
There was no other change in the top 10 of the bowlers’ table, which is headed by South Africa’s Dale Steyn followed by his teammate Vernon Philander.
Hashim Amla continued to lead the Test batsmen chart followed by Australian skipper Michael Clarke.
