Rohit and Gill Approach No. 1 Spot in ODI Rankings
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Synopsis
With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 approaching, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are making significant strides towards the top of the ICC men's ODI player rankings, closely trailing Babar Azam.
Key Takeaways
- Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are closing in on the No. 1 ODI ranking.
- Babar Azam remains at the top but is closely followed by the Indian players.
- Strong performances in the ODI series against England have boosted their rankings.
- Competition among ODI bowlers is also fierce.
- Major movements seen in Test rankings following recent series.
Dubai, Feb 12 (NationPress) With only a week remaining until the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India’s captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are making a strong push for the top rank in the ICC men’s ODI player rankings.
The most recent update in the rankings shows Pakistan's Babar Azam holding onto the No. 1 position, yet the Indian pair is gaining ground after impressive performances in the ODI series against England.
Gill has climbed one spot to secure second place in the latest ODI batter rankings and is now just five rating points behind Babar after achieving back-to-back half-centuries against England. Meanwhile, Rohit, positioned third, is just 13 rating points shy of the Pakistan player following his outstanding century in Cuttack.
Other notable players have re-entered the ODI rankings as teams gear up for this major ICC event. Fakhar Zaman from Pakistan stands at 13th, while Kane Williamson from New Zealand is ranked 29th, and England’s Jos Buttler (38th), Devon Conway (40th), and Joe Root (51st) have also returned to the list after their re-entry into 50-over cricket.
The contest among bowlers is equally intense, with just 18 rating points differentiating Rashid Khan, Maheesh Theekshana, Bernard Scholtz, Shaheen Afridi, and Kuldeep Yadav within the top five for ODI bowlers.
On the other hand, Indian all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja (11th) and Mohammed Shami (13th) have progressed in the rankings following their strong showings in the series against England.
Veteran Mohammad Nabi from Afghanistan still holds a slim lead as the top ODI all-rounder, with New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner climbing two places to seventh, marking one of the significant advancements this week.
Moreover, the latest Test rankings have also witnessed substantial shifts following Australia’s Test series victory over Sri Lanka in Galle and Ireland’s win against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.
Usman Khawaja, the opener for Australia, has re-entered the top 10 for Test batters, moving up two positions to ninth after a successful series against Sri Lanka. Alex Carey, the wicketkeeper-batter, has made one of the largest leaps, ascending 11 places to 18th after scoring a century in the second Test.
Kusal Mendis from Sri Lanka has surged 14 places to 28th, while Ireland's Lorcan Tucker (up five places to 49th) and Andy McBrine (up 17 places to 70th) have been recognized for their contributions during their historic Test victory over Zimbabwe.
In the bowlers' category, Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has achieved a new career-high rating, moving up one spot to fifth in the latest Test bowler rankings, while Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani has made a significant move, climbing 14 spots to 29th after the contest in Bulawayo.
