England drop in world rankings

By Danny Hall

Following their 1-0 series defeat in Sri Lanka, England have dropped three places in the World Rankings from 2nd to 5th. Sri Lanka move up to 3rd.

Second innings Centurion Alastair Cook said: "We can't say we're happy with what happened, we have to start winning.

"As a Test side you can't lose three series in a row because you go down the rankings."

ICC World Rankings (as of 22nd Dec 07)

1. Australia
2. South Africa
3. Sri Lanka
4. India
5. England
6. Pakistan
7. New Zealand
8. West Indies
9. Bangladesh