ICC issues correction on Virat Kohli’s No.1 ranking. (Photo: BCCI)
Cricket
M
Moneycontrol16-01-2026, 12:40

ICC Corrects Kohli's No.1 Ranking Days: Third All-Time Behind Richards, Lara

  • ICC issued a correction on Virat Kohli's total days as the No.1 ODI batter, changing it from 825 to 1,547 days.
  • The updated figure places Kohli third on the all-time list, behind Viv Richards (2,306 days) and Brian Lara (2,079 days).
  • Kohli returned to the top spot after scoring 93 off 91 balls against New Zealand in Vadodara, ending a drought since July 2021.
  • The revision significantly alters Kohli's historical status, reflecting his consistent dominance across multiple stints at No. 1.
  • The ICC's correction emphasizes the importance of accurate data in shaping narratives around player achievements and consistent performance.

Why It Matters: ICC corrected Virat Kohli's No.1 ODI ranking days to 1,547, placing him third all-time globally.

More like this

Loading more articles...