Rohit Sharma Reaches No.1 in ODI Rankings

Rohit Sharma rose to No. 1 in the ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings on Oct. 29, 2025 with 781 rating points, becoming the oldest batter (38 years, 182 days) to reach the top spot and overtaking Ibrahim Zadran and teammate Shubman Gill. The jump followed a Player-of-the-Series showing in Australia — 202 runs in three innings, highlighted by 73 in Adelaide and an unbeaten 121 in Sydney (his 33rd ODI hundred and 50th international century) that sealed a nine-wicket win. Commentators and former coaches have credited a major fitness transformation — reports put his weight loss at roughly 11–20 kg during pre-tour training — and say he may slim further ahead of India’s upcoming home ODIs as he eyes the 2027 World Cup. Ibrahim Zadran briefly topped the rankings between the second and third ODIs before Rohit's late surge, and back home Rohit received a hero’s welcome and praise from team management for reaffirming his finishing ability.