Rohit Sharma Becomes World No.1 in ICC ODI Batting Rankings as Four Indians Feature in Top 10
Indian veteran Rohit Sharma has ascended to the top of the ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings, becoming the first Indian to claim World No. 1 at age 38. With a rating of 781 points, he leads the list. Meanwhile, three other Indian batsmen are firmly placed in the top 10
Rohit Sharma has secured the top position in the ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings with a rating of 781. He becomes the oldest Indian to reach this feat at 38 years and 182 days.
India now boasts four batsmen in the global top 10:
Rohit Sharma — 1st with 781 points.
Shubman Gill — 4th with 745 points.
Virat Kohli — 5th with 725 points.
Shreyas Iyer — 9th with 700 points
The achievement highlights India’s depth in limited-overs batting, especially in the ODI format, and positions the team strongly as they look ahead to major tournaments.
Rohit’s return to the No. 1 ranking — alongside Gill, Kohli, and Iyer all featuring in the top 10 — reinforces India’s ODI strength heading into the next phase. Their combined experience could play a crucial role in mentoring young talents like Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer as India rebuilds for the 2027 World Cup.