In the latest ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings, Rohit Sharma has climbed to number 2, putting pressure on the current top-ranked player, Babar Azam.
Rohit Sharma vs. Babar Azam
Rohit Sharma has made a strong push in the ICC ODI rankings, moving up to number 2. Babar Azam, who is currently at number 1, is facing increased competition. Rohit’s recent performances have impressed the cricket world, bringing him closer to the top spot. At 37 years old, Rohit Sharma is currently number 2 in the ODI rankings and number 6 in Test rankings. He gained his current position after scoring 157 runs against Sri Lanka, surpassing his teammate Shubman Gill. Nissanka also improved his ranking after scoring 101 runs in the same series, moving up to number 8. Sri Lanka ended a 27-year drought by defeating India in the ODI series.
Other Notable Rankings
In addition to Rohit Sharma’s rise, there have been notable changes in the rankings of other players. Netherlands’ aggressive opener Max O’Dowd has moved up 10 places to number 54, and America’s Monank Patel has risen 11 places to number 56. Also, America’s Nostush Kenjige has climbed 10 places to number 49, and Sri Lanka’s spinner Dunith Wellalage has moved up 17 places to number 59 in the ODI bowlers’ rankings.
Top 10 ODI Batsmen
In the ODI batting rankings, Shubman Gill is at number 3, and Virat Kohli is at number 4. Harry Tector from Ireland is at number 5, followed by Darris Mitchell at number 6 and David Warner at number 7. David Malan has dropped one place to number 9, while Rassie van der Dussen from South Africa has maintained his position at number 10.
