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Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma has created history by becoming the No.1 ODI batter in the ICC rankings for the first time in his career. At the age of 38, Rohit has achieved this amazing milestone by overtaking his teammate and ODI captain Shubman Gill.
Rohit’s Brilliant Form Against Australia
Rohit Sharma’s rise to the top came after his superb performance in the recent ODI series against Australia.
He scored a total of 202 runs in the series with an average of 101. His unbeaten century in the last match helped India win the series. He also won both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards.
With this, Rohit now has 781 rating points, while Shubman Gill has dropped to third place with 745 points.
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Fifth Indian to Reach No.1 ODI Ranking
Rohit Sharma is now the fifth Indian to become the world’s top ODI batter.
Before him, this honor was achieved by:
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni
- Virat Kohli
- Shubman Gill
Rohit also became the oldest player (38 years and 182 days) to reach the No.1 ODI ranking in ICC history. Only Sachin Tendulkar had topped the Test rankings at a similar age back in 2011.
Shubman Gill Slips in Ranking
While Rohit was in great form, Shubman Gill struggled in the series against Australia.
He could score only 10, 9, and 24 runs in the three matches. Because of this poor performance, Gill moved down from the top position to No.3.
Latest ICC ODI Batters Rankings
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Rohit Sharma – A Legend at 38
Rohit Sharma’s success proves that age is just a number. Known as the “Hitman” for his explosive batting and world-record double centuries, Rohit continues to inspire young cricketers across the world.
With his calm leadership and consistent performance, Rohit has once again shown why he is one of the greatest ODI players in cricket history.
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