Rohit Sharma in ICC ODI rankings: Amid discussions about his international cricket future, Indian star Rohit Sharma has climbed to the second spot in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings, released on Wednesday.
The 38-year-old, who has not played competitive cricket since the 2025 IPL season, overtook Babar Azam, who slipped to third following a series of low scores in Pakistan’s recently concluded ODI tour of the West Indies.
With 756 rating points, Rohit trails just behind India’s Test captain Shubman Gill (784), who continues to hold the No. 1 position. Former captain Virat Kohli occupies the fourth spot with 736 points.
Both Rohit and Kohli had previously announced their retirement from the Test format ahead of India’s England tour but remain committed to continuing in the 50-over format. The duo is expected to feature in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia in October and have begun training to regain form.
Recognized among the all-time greats of ODI cricket alongside Kohli, Rohit reached his career-best rating of 882 points during the 2019 World Cup, following his record-breaking fifth century in the tournament. The two last played ODIs during India’s victorious Champions Trophy campaign in the UAE earlier this year.
India currently boasts five players in the top 15 of the men’s ODI batting rankings, including Shreyas Iyer in eighth place and KL Rahul at 15th.
Australia and South Africa batters make gains
Meanwhile, batters from Australia and South Africa have made significant strides in the T20I rankings. Tim David, leading run-scorer across the opening two T20Is of the Australia-South Africa series, rose six places to 10th overall. His teammate Cameron Green also jumped six spots to 17th.
South African youngster Dewald Brevis was the standout performer, hitting a record-breaking 125 in the second match in Darwin, helping South Africa level the series at 1-1. Brevis leaped from outside the top 100 to 21st place in the rankings. Tristan Stubbs also advanced 12 spots to 27th.
Among T20I bowlers, Josh Hazlewood rose three places to 20th, Kagiso Rabada climbed 15 rungs to equal 44th, and Lungi Ngidi improved 14 spots to 50th.
New Zealand players rise in Test rankings
New Zealand players also benefited in the Test rankings following their 2-0 series sweep of Zimbabwe. Pacer Matt Henry, named Player of the Series with 16 wickets at an average of 9.12, earned a career-high rating, moving up one place to third overall in the Test bowling rankings, ahead of Australia captain Pat Cummins. Only No.1 Jasprit Bumrah and Rabada remain ahead of him.
For Test batters, Rachin Ravindra climbed 15 spots to 23rd, Devon Conway gained seven places to 37th, and Henry Nicholls moved up six rungs to 47th, reflecting their strong performances in Zimbabwe.
[With PTI inputs]
The 38-year-old, who has not played competitive cricket since the 2025 IPL season, overtook Babar Azam, who slipped to third following a series of low scores in Pakistan’s recently concluded ODI tour of the West Indies.
With 756 rating points, Rohit trails just behind India’s Test captain Shubman Gill (784), who continues to hold the No. 1 position. Former captain Virat Kohli occupies the fourth spot with 736 points.
Both Rohit and Kohli had previously announced their retirement from the Test format ahead of India’s England tour but remain committed to continuing in the 50-over format. The duo is expected to feature in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia in October and have begun training to regain form.
Recognized among the all-time greats of ODI cricket alongside Kohli, Rohit reached his career-best rating of 882 points during the 2019 World Cup, following his record-breaking fifth century in the tournament. The two last played ODIs during India’s victorious Champions Trophy campaign in the UAE earlier this year.
India currently boasts five players in the top 15 of the men’s ODI batting rankings, including Shreyas Iyer in eighth place and KL Rahul at 15th.
Australia and South Africa batters make gains
Meanwhile, batters from Australia and South Africa have made significant strides in the T20I rankings. Tim David, leading run-scorer across the opening two T20Is of the Australia-South Africa series, rose six places to 10th overall. His teammate Cameron Green also jumped six spots to 17th.
South African youngster Dewald Brevis was the standout performer, hitting a record-breaking 125 in the second match in Darwin, helping South Africa level the series at 1-1. Brevis leaped from outside the top 100 to 21st place in the rankings. Tristan Stubbs also advanced 12 spots to 27th.
Among T20I bowlers, Josh Hazlewood rose three places to 20th, Kagiso Rabada climbed 15 rungs to equal 44th, and Lungi Ngidi improved 14 spots to 50th.
New Zealand players rise in Test rankings
New Zealand players also benefited in the Test rankings following their 2-0 series sweep of Zimbabwe. Pacer Matt Henry, named Player of the Series with 16 wickets at an average of 9.12, earned a career-high rating, moving up one place to third overall in the Test bowling rankings, ahead of Australia captain Pat Cummins. Only No.1 Jasprit Bumrah and Rabada remain ahead of him.
For Test batters, Rachin Ravindra climbed 15 spots to 23rd, Devon Conway gained seven places to 37th, and Henry Nicholls moved up six rungs to 47th, reflecting their strong performances in Zimbabwe.
[With PTI inputs]
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