Bangladesh graduated to the eighth position in Test ranking of International Cricket Council (ICC) surpassing West Indies.

This is for the first time Bangladesh secured its number-eight position in Test International ranking.

The West Indies have lost five points and are now on 67 points while Bangladesh, after gaining four points, have accumulated 75 points to steer 8 points clear of the Windies.

Australia are third in the rankings with 106 points having gained four points following the update, stealing the position from New Zealand, who had overtaken them at the last cut-off date of April 3. At that stage, New Zealand had assured themselves of $200,000 by finishing third. Meanwhile, India and South Africa had bagged a $1 million and $500,000 for their first and second finish at the cut-off date. Post the update today, on May 1, New Zealand remain on 102 points while England have bridged the gap by gaining one point to 98 points.

The table will see two new entrants in the form of Afghanistan and Ireland after they play their first Tests following their Full Membership status. Ireland are due to play their first Test against Pakistan in Dublin, from May 11 while Afghanistan will don the white kit for the first time against India in Bengaluru from June 14.

ICC Test Team Rankings (as on May 1, 2018)

1. India – 125 points (+4 points)

2. South Africa – 112 points (-5 points)

3. Australia – 106 points (+4 points)

4. New Zealand – 102 points

5. England – 98 points (+1 point)

6. Sri Lanka – 94 points (-1 point)

7. Pakistan – 86 points (-2 points)

8. Bangladesh – 75 points (+4 points)

9. Windies – 67 points (-5 points)

10. Zimbabwe – 2 points (+1 point)