Virat Kohli becomes number one in ICC ODI batting rankings. (BCCI Photo)
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Moneycontrol14-01-2026, 16:42

Virat Kohli Dethrones Rohit Sharma, Reclaims ICC ODI No.1 Ranking After 5 Years

  • Virat Kohli has become the world's number one batter in the ICC ODI rankings, ending a five-year wait.
  • He surpassed Indian teammate Rohit Sharma, who dropped to third, and New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell, who is now second.
  • Kohli achieved this feat after his performance in Rajkot against New Zealand, scoring 12 more rating points to reach 785.
  • This marks the 11th time Kohli has held the top spot in the ICC Men's Batting Rankings.
  • Other Indian players like KL Rahul (11th) and Mohammed Siraj (15th in bowlers) also feature in the rankings.

Why It Matters: Virat Kohli reclaims the top spot in ICC ODI batting rankings, surpassing Rohit Sharma and Daryl Mitchell.

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