Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has created history by becoming the world’s No. 1 ODI batsman for the first time in his international career. The veteran opener surpassed teammate Shubman Gill to claim the top spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings after a spectacular performance against Australia.

Rohit Sharma Tops ICC ODI Rankings

In the latest ICC update, Rohit Sharma has climbed to the No. 1 position with 781 rating points, overtaking both Shubman Gill and Ibrahim Zadran. Interestingly, this is the first time in his 18-year-long career that Rohit has reached the pinnacle of ODI batting rankings. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill, who previously held the top spot, has slipped to No. 3.

Brilliant Performance Against Australia

Rohit Sharma’s recent form has been nothing short of exceptional. In the Australia ODI series, the Indian skipper dominated the bowlers, finishing as the top run-scorer. Although he failed in the first match, Rohit bounced back strongly — scoring a half-century in the second ODI and a match-winning century in the final game.
He amassed a total of 202 runs at an impressive average of 101, a performance that propelled him to the No. 1 ranking for the first time ever.

A New World Record for Rohit Sharma

With this milestone, Rohit Sharma has also achieved a remarkable world record — becoming the oldest player ever to reach the No. 1 position in ODI batting rankings. He accomplished this feat at 38 years and 182 days, proving that age is no barrier to excellence.

Rohit made his international debut 18 years ago, and this long-awaited achievement highlights his consistency, class, and ability to perform under pressure.

Fifth Indian to Reach No. 1 in ODI Rankings

Rohit joins an elite list of Indian cricketers who have reached the top of the ICC ODI batting charts. Before him, the honour was held by:

• Sachin Tendulkar

• MS Dhoni

• Virat Kohli

• Shubman Gill

Now, Rohit Sharma has added his name to this prestigious list, reaffirming India’s dominance in world cricket.

Rohit Sharma’s Stellar ODI Career

Rohit Sharma’s ODI career has been nothing short of legendary. So far, he has played 276 matches, scoring 11,370 runs at an average of 49.22, including 33 centuries and 59 fifties. Known as the Hitman of world cricket, Rohit holds multiple records, including three double centuries in ODIs — a feat unmatched by any other player.

With this new achievement, Rohit Sharma has once again proven why he’s one of the greatest ODI batsmen of all time, blending experience, leadership, and performance to make history for Indian cricket.