Cricket rankings change based on recent form always. The latest ICC ODI Rankings brought massive news for Indian fans. The top spot switched hands between two Indian legends. One brilliant innings made all the difference this time. Both players have held this position multiple times before.
Virat Kohli Reclaims the Top Spot
Virat Kohli hit 93 runs against New Zealand in Vadodara recently. That knock pushed him back to the No.1 batsman place. He now holds 785 rating points in the rankings. This marks his 11th time going to the summit overall.
His journey to the top has been classy throughout. Virat Kohli has spent 825 days as the No.1 batsman. That’s more than any other Indian cricketer in history. He ranks tenth overall globally in total days at the top.
Rohit Sharma Drops to Third Place
Rohit Sharma held the top ranking before this series started. His form against New Zealand didn’t meet expectations, though. He’s dropped two spots in the latest ICC ODI Rankings. Rohit Sharma now sits third with 775 rating points.
The gap between him and Virat Kohli stands at ten points. New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell jumped to second place surprisingly. Mitchell sits just one point behind the No.1 batsman now. His 84-run knock against India lifted him significantly.
Recent Form Tells the Story
Virat Kohli struggled during the Australia tour with two ducks. However, he bounced back strongly against South Africa immediately. He scored 135, 102, and 65 not out consecutively. Such consistency separates great players from good ones always.
Other Indian batters also moved in the ICC ODI Rankings. KL Rahul climbed to 11th position after decent performances. Shubman Gill stayed steady at fifth spot with 725 points. Rohit Sharma will want to reclaim his position soon.
Bowling Rankings See Changes Too
Mohammed Siraj moved up to 15th in the bowling rankings. His consistent performances keep helping India win matches. Kyle Jamieson from New Zealand jumped dramatically to 69th spot. His bowling against India earned him those rating points. Rankings reflect current form better than past achievements.
