Calcutta: India's victory over South Africa in the third and final Test in Johannesburg on Saturday ensured that the Virat Kohli-led team retained the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Championship mace. They also won $ 1million.

South Africa cannot move ahead of India in the Test rankings by the April 3 cut-off date, even if they go on to win all four Tests against Australia in March, the ICC said in a statement. which is a symbol of excellence and a recognition of a side's performance in Tests, <> and a cheque of $ 1 million, in a presentation ceremony.

Rankings

1: India (121); 2: South Africa (115); 3: Australia (104); 4: New Zealand (100) ; 5: England (99); 6: Sri Lanka (94); 7: Pakistan (88); 8: West Indies (72); 9: Bangladesh (72); 10: Zimbabwe (1)