Team India on top in Ceat cricket ratings

New Delhi, Feb 7 (UNI) Team India garnered a total of 89 points, staking a claim to the CEAT International Cricket Team of the Year 2007-2008.

The Indian team is closely trailed by South Africa with 81 points in the second position, while the Australian team has taken the third spot with 52 points.

Sachin Tendulkar with 85 points and Sourav Ganguly who has 82 points are ranked second and third in the batting list respectively .

Mahela Jayawardene of Sri Lanka, who topped the best batsman and fielders' list, leads the race for the CEAT International Cricketer of the Year 2007-2008 with a tally of 86 points.

In the bowlers category, Anil Kumble is the highest ranked Indian with a total of 41 bowling points. Dale Steyn is at the top with 62 bowling points, followed by Muttiah Murlitharan with 52 bowling points.

Adam Gilchrist has topped the wicketkeeper's list with 21 points.

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