Overview
- The ICC update places Rohit on 781 points, ahead of Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran (764) with India’s Shubman Gill third (745).
- Rohit’s rise followed 202 runs in three ODIs in Australia, including 73 in Adelaide and an unbeaten 121 at the SCG, earning Player of the Series.
- At 38 years and 182 days, he becomes the oldest batter to top the men’s ODI rankings.
- India’s reshuffle includes Virat Kohli at No. 6 on 725 points and Shreyas Iyer up to No. 9.
- The milestone drew praise from Nasser Hussain, and India’s next ODIs are at home against South Africa from November 30.