CSA presented with 47,5000-dollar ICC cheque for top spot in Test rankings

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly presented Cricket South Africa (CSA) with a cheque for 475,000 dollars in recognition of South Africa finishing at the top of the ICC Test Team Ranking.

South Africa has held the No 1 Test spot since August 2012, and is the fourth side after Australia, India and England to achieve this distinction.

According to Sport24, Australia claimed second place and won 370,000 dollars, while India and England received 265,000 dollars and 160,000 dollars for finishing third and fourth respectively.

Praising South Africa for their achievement, ICC chief executive David Richardson said that to retain the Test spot for the second successive year and in a season that saw some very interesting, competitive and high-profile series is an achievement to be proud of.

Richardson also said that with the top eight Test sides closely matched, and every side aiming to claim the number one Test position, he is looking forward to another exciting, challenging and competitive season, which will go on to strengthen Test cricket's reputation as the most enduring and respected format.

South Africa also retained the mace, which is presented to the No 1 ranked Test side, the report added.