Virat Kohli first achieved the World No. 1 ODI batting ranking in 2013. Image: AFP
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Virat Kohli Reclaims World No. 1 ODI Batter Spot After Four Years

  • Virat Kohli has become the World No. 1 ODI batter, dethroning teammate Rohit Sharma after nearly four years.
  • Kohli achieved this feat following his impressive knock of 93 runs off 91 balls against New Zealand in the first ODI in Vadodara.
  • This innings helped India win the match by four wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
  • Kohli's recent form includes scores of 74* vs Australia, 135, 102, 65* vs South Africa, and 93 vs New Zealand.
  • He now holds the record for the most days at No. 1 by an Indian batter (825 days) and is second in all-time international run-scorers behind Sachin Tendulkar.

Why It Matters: Virat Kohli's exceptional form has propelled him back to the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings.

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