Overview
- India’s three-match ODI series against South Africa begins November 30 in Ranchi, with Rohit entering as the top-ranked ODI batter.
- Daryl Mitchell dropped rating points after missing the second and third ODIs of New Zealand’s 3-0 win over West Indies with a groin issue, allowing Rohit to move past him.
- Rohit’s climb follows a 202-run, Player-of-the-Series performance in India’s recent ODIs in Australia, highlighted by a 121 in the final match.
- The ICC also named Rohit the Brand Ambassador for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
- Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza rose to No. 1 among T20I all-rounders, while Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Shai Hope, Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry recorded notable ranking gains.