Australia retain top spot in ODI rankings

LONDON (Reuters) - Australia have retained top spot in the International Cricket Council's (ICC) one-day international (ODI) rankings, published on Thursday.

Ricky Ponting's side are ranked two points clear of nearest challengers South Africa, with the only change seeing England swap places with Sri Lanka.

In August, England host South Africa, India play in Sri Lanka, Pakistan are due to welcome New Zealand and Australia entertain Bangladesh in one-day series.

ODI rankings: Rating

1: Australia 130

2: South Africa 128

3: New Zealand 116

4: India 112

5: Pakistan 110