Rohit Sharma Loses No. 1 ODI Ranking to Daryl Mitchell
Rohit Sharma’s short spell as the world’s top ODI batter has ended following a major reshuffle in the ICC rankings. New Zealand’s in-form cricketer Daryl Mitchell has climbed to the top after a decisive performance in the ongoing series against the West Indies.
Daryl Mitchell Claims Top ODI Spot
Mitchell’s latest century, his seventh in ODIs, propelled him past Rohit Sharma to become the new World No. 1 in the ICC ODI batting rankings. His rise marks a historic moment for New Zealand cricket, as he becomes only the second player from the country to reach the summit since Glenn Turner in 1979.
Impact on Global ODI Rankings
Rohit Sharma had reclaimed the top position recently after a standout century in Sydney, but Mitchell’s dominant form has pushed him down the list. Other New Zealand batters have previously reached the top five, but none managed to secure the No. 1 rank, highlighting the significance of Mitchell’s achievement.
Rankings Shake-Up Across Formats
Pakistan’s ODI series win over Sri Lanka also triggered notable movements. Mohammad Rizwan jumped five places to joint 22nd, while Fakhar Zaman climbed to joint 26th. In the bowling category, Abrar Ahmed surged into the top 10, and Haris Rauf improved to 23rd. Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan continues to lead the ODI bowling rankings.
Exam Oriented Facts
Changes in ICC Test Rankings
South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma entered the top five Test batters for the first time after a gritty innings in Kolkata. India’s Shubman Gill rose to 11th despite an injury setback. In bowling, Jasprit Bumrah retained his top Test ranking, with teammates Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja also improving. South Africa’s Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer made significant gains, reflecting competitive performances in the recent Test match.
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