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Rohit tops ICC rankings for the first time

Rohit Sharma scored 73 and an unbeaten 121 in Australia, reclaiming the ICC ODI batting top spot with a measured and effective approach, officials said.

  • Rohit Sharma reclaimed the ICC ODI batting top spot after an unbeaten 121 in the third ODI, boosting his ranking with strong performances in both the second and third ODIs.
  • Rahul Dravid praised Rohit Sharma for reshaping India's white-ball approach and credited him for that shift, which led to the India national team's T20 World Cup victory.
  • When Rahul Dravid took charge, he and Rohit Sharma agreed to adopt a more aggressive style, which India demonstrated during their ODI World Cup run to the final.
  • After retiring from T20 internationals and stepping away from Tests, Rohit Sharma adjusted to the 50-over format and returns in November for a three-match ODI series against South Africa.
  • Rahul Dravid said `India's kind of changing what T20 cricket is like', reflecting how his partnership with Rohit Sharma reshaped India's white-ball strategy.
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Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma's name has been etched into the pages of history. On October 29th, Rohit Sharma became the world's number one ODI batsman.

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icc-cricket.com broke the news in on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
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