Rohit Sharma has become the No. 1 ranked ODI batter in the world for the first time in his career. At 38 years old, he is the oldest Indian to achieve this top spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings.
Rohit earned this ranking after his excellent performance in the recent three-match ODI series against Australia, where he scored 202 runs.
His unbeaten 121 in the third ODI helped India win by nine wickets and was a key reason for his rise.
Before this, Rohit was ranked third with 745 points. His strong performance in the series increased his rating points to 781, pushing him past Shubman Gill and Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran.
| Rank | Player | Team | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohit Sharma | India | 781 |
| 2 | Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 764 |
| 3 | Shubman Gill | India | 745 |
| 4 | Babar Azam | Pakistan | 739 |
| 5 | Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | 734 |
Rohit now joins famous Indian cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni, who have also held the No. 1 spot in ODI batting.
What This Means for Indian Cricket
Rohit’s rise strengthens India’s batting lineup ahead of future matches. He has scored over 11,000 runs and 33 centuries in ODIs, showing his experience and skill.
This achievement is special because Rohit is the first Indian to score more than 1,000 ODI runs in a series in Australia.
At the same time, Shubman Gill dropped to third place after a poor series, while Virat Kohli remained fifth with a strong finish in the last game.
Rohit’s top ranking shows his importance in India’s cricket team even as he enters the later stage of his career.
This milestone is a big moment for Rohit Sharma and Indian cricket, highlighting his skill and dedication.
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