WEB DESK: The ICC’s latest player rankings reveal significant changes in the ODI batting chart. New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell has secured the top spot, dethroning Virat Kohli, who dropped to second. Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam remain strong contenders in their respective positions.
Mitchell’s consistent form, highlighted by his ninth ODI century, propelled him to the summit, making him the fourth-fastest male cricketer to reach nine international hundreds. His key innings against India in the Indore series decider further solidified his status.
Other rankings shifts include Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran moving to third place, Rohit Sharma landing in fourth, and Babar Azam holding steady at sixth. In T20 rankings, Varun Chakraborty claimed the top spot among bowlers, with Rashid Khan rising to second. Abhishek Sharma climbed to 16th in batting, while Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman improved to 23rd and 27th.
Mitchell’s rise signifies a new era in ODI cricket, reflecting New Zealand’s dominance and the emergence of talent from Afghanistan and Pakistan. Kohli remains a formidable competitor, poised to challenge for the top position in upcoming tournaments sure to shake up the rankings further.
