Rohit Sharma Slips From No.1 Spot Latest in ICC ODI Batting Rankings
Daryl Mitchell replaces Rohit Sharma as ODI No.1 batter as ICC rankings shift across formats with major climbs worldwide.
Rohit Sharma’s long run as the No.1 ODI batter has come to an end. New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell has taken over the top spot after a strong start to the series against the West Indies.
Mitchell moved to No.1 after scoring his seventh ODI hundred in the series opener. His rise is special because he is only the second New Zealander after Glenn Turner in 1979 to reach the top. Many famous Kiwi batters like Martin Crowe, Kane Williamson, and Ross Taylor came close in the past but never made it to No.1.
Mitchell said in the post-match chat that he was proud of the effort and added, “It feels good when hard work shows on the field.” His form this year has been steady, and this hundred pushed him past Rohit in the rankings.
Shifts Across Formats
Pakistan players also enjoyed a rankings boost after their 3-0 ODI win over Sri Lanka. Mohammad Rizwan climbed to 22nd, and Fakhar Zaman moved to joint 26th among batters. In bowling, Abrar Ahmed jumped to 9th and Haris Rauf reached 23rd.
Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan continues to lead the ODI bowling chart. His accuracy and ability to take wickets in the middle overs keep him ahead of the pack.
The Test rankings saw changes after the India versus South Africa match in Kolkata. Temba Bavuma entered the top five in Test batting for the first time. Shubman Gill’s gritty form pushed him to 11th.
Bangladesh also had reasons to smile. Najmul Hossain Shanto climbed to 34th and Mahmudul Hasan Joy moved up to 74th.
In the Test bowling list, Jasprit Bumrah stayed at No.1. Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja also gained positions with their steady show. South Africa’s Marco Jansen climbed to 11th among Test bowlers.
In T20Is, New Zealand’s Tim Robinson jumped to 15th after a strong run. Devon Conway reached 48th, and Jacob Duffy moved to 2nd among bowlers. Pakistan’s Mohammad Nawaz improved in both bowling and all-rounder lists after a good month.
Mitchell’s rise and Rohit’s slip mark an interesting shift in the ODI landscape. With major tournaments ahead, these movements could set the tone for the coming season. Fans will now look at how Rohit responds, as he has bounced back many times in his career.
