Overview
- The ICC's November 26 update confirms Sharma at the top of the ODI batting rankings four days before the first India–South Africa ODI in Ranchi on November 30.
- Mitchell lost rating points after sitting out the second and third matches of New Zealand’s 3-0 win over the West Indies due to a minor groin tear.
- Sharma’s recent form includes 202 runs in three ODIs against Australia with a match-winning 121 in the finale and the Player of the Series award.
- The ICC named Sharma the Brand Ambassador for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, an appointment confirmed by ICC Chair Jay Shah.
- Other changes in the same rankings update include Sikandar Raza rising to No. 1 T20I all-rounder and Mitchell Starc achieving a career-best Test bowling rating.