ICC Corrects Major Blunder: Kohli's Reign as No. 1 ODI Batter Extended to 1547 Days

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News18•16-01-2026, 15:30
ICC Corrects Major Blunder: Kohli's Reign as No. 1 ODI Batter Extended to 1547 Days
- •ICC initially published an incorrect graphic stating Virat Kohli was No. 1 ODI batter for 825 days, placing him 10th.
- •Netizens quickly identified the error, as previous ICC records showed Kohli at the top for 1,547 days.
- •The ICC rectified its mistake, deleting the old post and confirming Kohli's 1,547-day reign.
- •This correction elevates Kohli to third all-time for most days at No. 1 in ODIs, behind Sir Viv Richards and Brian Lara.
- •Kohli's recent form includes five scores of 50+ in six matches, with two centuries, marking his return to the top spot after five years.
Why It Matters: ICC corrected its error, confirming Virat Kohli's 1,547 days as No. 1 ODI batter, placing him third all-time.
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