Team India captain Rohit Sharma has achieved a major milestone in his illustrious cricketing journey — becoming the No.1 ranked ODI batter in the world for the first time in his 18-year-long career.
The 38-year-old veteran, who made his international debut on July 23, 2007, has now topped the ICC ODI Batting Rankings with 781 points, surpassing Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran. This makes Rohit the oldest Indian cricketer to ever reach the No.1 spot in the format.
Despite India’s defeat in the ODI series against Australia, Rohit was named Player of the Series for his consistent performances. After a low score on comeback in Perth, he hit a fluent 73 at Adelaide Oval and a match-winning unbeaten 121 in the final ODI, his 33rd ODI century, earning him the Player of the Match award as well.
Zadran, who had impressed with back-to-back 95s against Bangladesh, slipped to second place with 764 points, while India’s new ODI captain Shubman Gill dropped to third with 745 points.
📊 ICC ODI Batting Rankings Update
- 1. Rohit Sharma (India) – 781 points
- 2. Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) – 764 points
- 3. Shubman Gill (India) – 745 points
- 4. Babar Azam (Pakistan)
- 5. Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand)
- 6. Virat Kohli (India)
Kohli, who had two consecutive ducks before scoring an unbeaten half-century, slipped to No.6 in the list. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer climbed one place after his fifty in Adelaide, while West Indies captain Shai Hope and Australia’s Travis Head both dropped positions following modest performances.
💥 Harry Brook’s Remarkable Rise
England captain Harry Brook made one of the biggest leaps in the rankings, moving up 23 places to 25th after a record-breaking century featuring 11 sixes against New Zealand — making him the first England captain to hit an ODI hundred on home soil.
🏏 Rohit’s Next Challenge
Rohit will have the opportunity to extend his lead when India faces South Africa in the upcoming home ODI series next month. His current form, leadership, and consistency underline why he remains one of the most dependable and stylish batters in modern cricket.
Originally published on newsworldstime.com.
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