According to the most recent rankings release by the International Cricket Council (ICC), former India captain and ace opener Rohit Sharma is now the top-ranked batter in One-Day Internationals. From his second place prior to the update on Wednesday, October 29, the 38-year-old rose one spot. The Afghanistan-born Ibrahim Zadran is the newest No. 2, and the captain of India, Rohit Sharma opening partner, is now down to the third.
In his ODI career, which began in 2007, Rohit Sharma accomplished the milestone for the first time.
Rohit Sharma work has paid off, as he now holds the top spot with an excellent rating of 781 following a brilliant performance that earned him Player of the Series in the recently finished series in Australia. Including an undefeated century in the third ODI, he finished the series with 202 runs in three games.
Virat Kohli, the star batsman, also played well in the Sydney match, scoring 74 not-out, but he dropped to sixth place after straight ducks in the Perth and Adelaide matches, while Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand replaced him in fifth. Pakistan’s Babar Azam has held onto his fourth place ranking.
Current Rankings of ICC ODI Batters (Men)
| Rank | Name | 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 |
| 6 | Virat Kohli | India | 725 |
| 7 | Charith Asalanka | Sri Lanka | 716 |
| 8 | Harry Tector | Ireland | 708 |
| 9 | Shreyas Iyer | India | 700 |
| 10 | Shai Hope | West Indies | 690 |
“In Australia, you anticipate difficult circumstances. bowlers of quality. You must comprehend the situation and make every effort. It’s been a while since I played; good preparation. A little self-assured entering. Even if we lost the series, there are still many things to be happy about. On the younger side, they will learn a great deal. “I remember how the seniors helped us when I joined the team, and now it’s our responsibility to do the same,” Rohit remarked following the third ODI in Sydney.
Not simple to play in Australia, just elsewhere. We must impart our knowledge and assist them in formulating strategies. In Australia, after all these years, I still return to the basics. I had to share it along. Overall, I adore performing in Australia. Excellent pitch, ground, and audience made for a respectable memory for me at SCG. In conclusion, Rohit said, “I hope to keep doing what I love.”
India’s next ODI match against South Africa is scheduled to begin in Rajkot on November 30 and Rohit is anticipated to play.
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