India reigns supreme in ODI and T20I formats, securing the No. 1 spot in the latest ICC rankings, fueled by their Champions Trophy victory. New Zealand trails in ODIs, while Australia dominates the Test arena, despite a minor dip. England's Test resurgence propelled them to second, pushing India to fourth. The T20I rankings now encompass 100 teams, reflecting global participation.
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