Rohit Sharma creates HISTORY at 38, becomes oldest ODI batter to…surpasses Sachin Tendulkar

New Delhi: Following the increasing uncertainty over Rohit Sharma’s ODI future, the star batter has achieved a new milestone as he has secured the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings for the first time in his career. He surpassed India’s current Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill, who had a disappointing tour of Australia.

Rohit has become the oldest player to reach the No. 1 spot in ICC  ODI men’s rankings

At 38 years and 182 days, Rohit has become the oldest player to reach the No. 1 position in the ICC men’s rankings, overtaking Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, who last held the top spot in Tests at 38 years and 73 days in 2011. This milestone also marks Rohit’s maiden stint at the top of the ODI batting rankings, an extraordinary milestone for a cricketer in the latter stages of his career.

The achievement came following Rohit’s impressive comeback to the 50-over format in India’s recent three-match ODI series against Australia, where he also led the run charts with 202 runs in three innings. His remarkable century in the Sydney finale played a key role in guiding India to a dominant nine-wicket win.

Rohit Sharma smashed his 50th International century

Rohit Sharma shattered multiple long-standing record in the three-match ODI series after smashing 33rd ODI century and 50th in international cricket.

After his recent performance in ODI, Rohit earned 36 rating points, climbing from 741 to 781 to claim the No. 1 spot. He also overtook India’s current captain Shubman Gill, who had held the top ranking since late 2023 but has now dropped to third place, behind Rohit and Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran.

Virat Kohli began the tour with back-to-back ducks

Gill managed to score only 43 runs across three ODI matches against Australia. Virat Kohli, began the tour with back-to-back ducks, and scored an impressive 74 tuns in the third ODI but it wasn’t enough to retain his No. 5 position in the ODI rankings. He has slipped to sixth place, while Shreyas Iyer has climbed up to ninth.

Rohit’s remarkable comeback at an age when most players have hung up their boots has once again highlighted his enduring class and longevity, setting a new standard for consistency in contemporary cricket.

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