<p>Australia's 281-run victory over England in the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney Sunday has helped them to jump two places to third in the ICC Test team rankings.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The 5-0 series win has helped Australia gain 10 points to finish on 111, six behind second-ranked India. South Africa are the clear leader with 133.<br /><br />England, on the other hand, have conceded nine points to end at 107, thereby moving down a place to fourth.<br /><br />Australia had entered the Ashes in fifth position on 101 points but after taking a 4-0 lead, they were guaranteed fourth on the table. Michael Clarke's side needed to either draw or win the Sydney Test to be able to move up two places to third.<br /><br />Australia next visit South Africa for a three-Test series from Feb 12 while England's next assignment is a two-Test series against Sri Lanka from June 12. No.2 ranked India will be featuring in a two-Test series from Feb 10 against New Zealand.<br /></p>
<p>Australia's 281-run victory over England in the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney Sunday has helped them to jump two places to third in the ICC Test team rankings.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The 5-0 series win has helped Australia gain 10 points to finish on 111, six behind second-ranked India. South Africa are the clear leader with 133.<br /><br />England, on the other hand, have conceded nine points to end at 107, thereby moving down a place to fourth.<br /><br />Australia had entered the Ashes in fifth position on 101 points but after taking a 4-0 lead, they were guaranteed fourth on the table. Michael Clarke's side needed to either draw or win the Sydney Test to be able to move up two places to third.<br /><br />Australia next visit South Africa for a three-Test series from Feb 12 while England's next assignment is a two-Test series against Sri Lanka from June 12. No.2 ranked India will be featuring in a two-Test series from Feb 10 against New Zealand.<br /></p>