Australia's hold on the one-day international world number one ranking has been loosened after the disappointing drawn series against West Indies.
While Australia's victory in the opening match of the series ensured it retains top spot, the 2-2 series result has cost four ranking points to bring South Africa just five points behind in second place.
The series also proved costly for stand-in captain Shane Watson, who has lost his world number one all-rounder position to Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan, who starred for the Tigers in the Asia Cup tournament.
Watson had only just regained the top spot from Al Hasan after the completion of the tri-series in Australia earlier this month.
The news was more positive for West Indies after its strong display in the series, gaining seven ranking points to join New Zealand on 86 points.
West Indies remains below the Black Caps in eighth place, however, when ratings are calculated beyond the decimal point.
AAP
Tags: cricket, sport, saint-lucia First posted March 27, 2012 08:43:22
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