India’s cricketing stalwart Rohit Sharma has ascended to the No. 2 spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings, overtaking Pakistan’s Babar Azam, who dropped to third following a lackluster series against the West Indies.
Despite not playing competitive cricket since the IPL 2025 season, Rohit’s consistent performances in recent ODIs, including a match-winning 76 in the Champions Trophy final, have kept his rating buoyant. He now trails only Shubman Gill, who retains the top spot with 784 points. Rohit holds 756, while Babar follows with 751.
Virat Kohli remains fourth with 736 points and is set to return for a three-match ODI series against Australia in October. The BCCI has dismissed speculation about the imminent retirements of Rohit and Kohli, confirming both players are actively training for upcoming fixtures.
India continues to dominate the ODI charts, with five players in the top 15, including Shreyas Iyer (8th) and KL Rahul (15th).
As the cricketing world watches the evolving rankings, Rohit’s rise reaffirms his enduring impact in white-ball cricket, even as conversations around his future intensify.
